Role Profile: Global Procurement Director - IT Location: Dublin Circle K is a leading global convenience store chain, committed to providing high-quality products and services to our customers.
We are looking for a Global Procurement Director - IT, to lead our IT procurement efforts and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
Responsibilities: Develop and execute the IT procurement strategy to support the company's global operations.
Manage global procurement network and provide core procurement support functions.
Negotiate large scale complex supply, and non-retail contracts.
Deliver procurement synergies, derived from standardisation of efforts, exploiting unleveraged scale opportunities, consolidating vendor partners and distribution points, challenging current business models and technologies.
Manages and directs procurement BPO partner and suppliers.
Design, implement and secure strong governance for the procurement systems and tools across all geographies and functional areas.
Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and relationship management for IT services, hardware, software, and professional services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align IT procurement activities with business goals and objectives.
Implement cost-saving initiatives and drive continuous improvement in IT procurement processes.
Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with contracts and service level agreements.
Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
Mentor and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Represent the company in external negotiations and industry forums.
Qualifications and Experience: Degree in Business, Supply Chain or similar.
10 years of IT procurement, with 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven record of successful strategic IT procurement and supplier management.
Knowledge of IT industry trends and best practices.
Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a global, cross-functional team environment.
Experience developing new partnerships and supplier portfolios globally for relevant categories Manage global procurement network with internal stakeholder's to optimise scale and and cost savings.
Exemplary multitasking and organisational skills given competing priorities and deadlines.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills; can tailor message and delivery to a wide range of stakeholder groups.
Advanced MS Office; SAP, Ariba, Coupa or similar.
Self-driven and can engage with and secure execution from others Flexibility to work non-traditional hours in line with global time-zones; willing to travel as required.
Rewards: Commensurate salary and benefits package for such a role.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
Please contact Nicola Reid at Sanderson.
Skills: strategic sourcing negotiation leadership category management