We are looking for a Global Procurement Director.
As a Global Procurement Director, you will lead, manage and develop global procurement activity & execution of key categories.
You will be responsible for a team dedicated to sourcing equipment, goods and services and technology, managing global vendors and RFP's while being also hands-on.
Our successful candidate will be able to develop strategic procurement activities & prepare forecasts on changes in the market or price.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility for cross-organizational procurement activities: technology (cloud, systems, software etc), services (HR, facilities, marketing etc).
Develop standards, processes, methodologies and stakeholder relationships to allow the group to be viewed as a center of excellence
Develop the procurement strategy and handling the day-to-day functioning of corporate Procurement function, including sourcing, purchasing and vendor management
Develop, lead and execute global purchasing strategies, policies and processes
Establish corporate standards and increase leverage of company-wide supplier spend
Provide leadership and optimization of the function, implementing the best end to end vendor selection and management processes
Establish balanced scorecard metrics (cost, quality, service, etc.) that drive accountability for all major categories of spend
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness, assess, manage and mitigate risks.
Requirements: At least 7 years' experience as a global procurement manager in a global company- must
Experience managing employees in Israel and abroad- must
Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to coach, develop and drive others to results.
Knowledge in all procurement process disciplines including spend category, negotiation, supplier selection, supplier management
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
Well-developed negotiation and communication skills with various audiences globally
Ability to think strategically coupled with solid judgement
Ability to gather & analyze data from tables and figures and recognize connections
Set priorities considering short and long-term needs of the business
Readiness for intensive and often under pressure work
Familiarity with SAP Business 1 advantage
BS degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or other relevant degree
Fluent in English (ability to negotiate) must
This position is open to all candidates.