Director, Procurement Operations (841)

Job Purpose

Lead and oversee the procurement operations to ensure compliance with procurement policies and alignment with category strategies. This role involves managing the review of purchase requisitions, placing purchase orders, and ensuring the appropriate utilization of buying channels. The Director will also oversee vendor registration and pre-qualification, manage key vendor relationships, and conduct vendor performance reviews. Additionally, this role includes maintaining the integrity of vendor master data, processing vendor data updates, and ensuring the accuracy and currency of procurement catalogues.

Review Purchase Requisitions

• Ensure all purchase requisitions comply with procurement policies and procedures.
• Approve or reject requisitions based on compliance and strategic alignment.
  
  

Buying Channels Utilization

• Ensure the appropriate and accurate use of buying channels as per procurement policies.
• Leverage catalogues where available to streamline purchasing processes.
  
  

Purchase Order Management

• Place purchase orders in line with category strategies and ensure compliance with existing contracts.
• Monitor and manage the purchase order process to ensure timely and accurate execution.
  
  

Vendor Registration and Pre-Qualification

• Oversee the registration of new vendors in the vendor database.
• Complete vendor pre-qualification activities to ensure vendors meet organizational standards.
  
  

Vendor Relationship Management

• Manage relationships with key vendors to ensure high-quality service and value.
• Conduct regular vendor performance management reviews to assess and improve vendor performance.
  
  

Vendor Master Data Integrity

• Maintain the integrity of vendor master data through regular audits and checks of the database.
• Process requests to update vendor data and validate the authenticity of these requests.
  
  

Procurement Catalogue Management

• Ensure the accuracy and currency of procurement catalogues.
• Regularly update and maintain catalogues to reflect current products and services.
  
  

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with organizational policies and regulations.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks to protect the organization.
  
  

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor procurement performance metrics and report on key performance indicators.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and outcomes.
  
  

Strategic Alignment

• Align procurement operations with organizational goals and category strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies to achieve business objectives.
  
  

Team Performance Management

• Oversee team performance, providing guidance and support to ensure high levels of productivity and engagement.
• Implement performance management strategies to develop and retain top talent.
  
  

Budget Oversight

• Oversee budget planning and management to ensure efficient use of resources.