VP, Global Procurement Operations

Job Description

VP, Global Procurement Operations – Remote (Must be US based)

Reference ID: REF11437N

About this job

We’re seeking an experienced leader to join our Procurement function as VP, Global Procurement Operations, reporting to the SVP of Global Procurement.

You will manage a team of 10+ professionals and oversee all aspects of Procurement operations including technology/systems, process workflows, change management, operational excellence and the global Travel category.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of Ariba P-2-P globally in collaboration with Finance and ensure the development and delivery of a seamless and efficient Source-to-Pay process
• Streamline the procure to pay process, gain efficiency improvements through task elimination, simplification, standardization, and digitalization
• Strengthen compliance and governance structure around various procurement related processes
• Maximize spend under contract umbrella and smartly manage the existing contracts, actively support business integration activities
• Provide overall leadership to the procurement team, including strategy development and implementation
• Lead and manage a global team of procurement professionals, managers, and directors in support of team strategy, goals, and professional development 
• Lead the creation and implementation of company-wide Procurement Policies and Procedures
  – in conjunction with Finance, Legal, Key Business Stakeholders
• Act as a business partner, working with executive level functional representatives across the organization to meet business objectives 
• Develop and implement operating plans, budgets, and appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure key supplier and functional effectiveness 

A little bit about you

With your team-oriented and customer-focused attitude, you will successfully partner with your team and internal customers to understand the critical success factors for Procurement Operations.

You will use your quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills to execute the strategies and processes you’ve developed.

You will use your leadership skills to grow, coach and develop the talent on your team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or a related field is required
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement operations, sourcing, or vendor management 
• Experience working with large scale cross functional teams
• Experience managing vendors
• Experience in creating and executing category strategies including cost reduction initiatives, vendor consolidation, and value creation initiatives
• Experience with the negotiation and creation of MSAs, SOWs, Purchase Agreements
• Experience working with a large-scale Purchase to Pay and eSourcing software tools 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience with supplier relationship management
• Strong people management experience
• CPM or CPSM certification is preferred

About NielsenIQ

We’re in tune with what the world is buying.

If you can think of it, we’re measuring it.

We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients.

Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation.

We like to be in the middle of the action.

That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries.

From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods manufacturers to retailers, we work with them all.

We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless.

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Additional Information

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About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide.

We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow.

Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.

We like to be in the middle of the action.

That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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