Position Overview
The primary responsibility of the Executive Director - Procurement is to lead the procurement organization for a business unit or selected categories to ensure we source products and services at the right value and quality with the right external parties, deliver them promptly, while adhering to the company’s control regime and fair business practices.
All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals in a global organization.
Enhance the skillset and competency of the organization with training, coaching and succession planning.
Lead local, regional or global sourcing for technology categories including: social gaming, software, hardware, cyber, maintenance, audio visual systems, ecommerce services, technical labor services, and other technology purchases.
Select, jointly with the business units, the right suppliers as our business partners and ensure competitiveness of the supply chain with regular reviews.
Negotiate good value deals and ensure the right agreements are in place based on policy requirements.
Ensure fairness in the bidding and supplier selection process.
Create appropriate reports and dashboards to drive a deep understanding of spend, cost optimization opportunities, value creations, and efficiencies.
Ensure products and services are delivered timely.
Ensure quality standards and service level agreements are met and address any third-party performance issues.
Be a true business partner and team player for business units.
Interface with corporate and business unit leadership teams to ensure strong support of business requirements while maintaining sourcing independence.
Coordinate business unit projects with other Procurement trade directors where appropriate.
Ensure control regime requirements are strictly adhered to and interface well with Compliance, Finance, Legal and Audit Services.
Drive efficiency throughout the procure-to-pay process and participate in enhancement actions.
Cooperate proactively with other business leaders to advance Las Vegas Sands drive for excellence.
Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 21 years of age.
Proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience required ideally in business, finance or engineering.
MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain or engineering preferred
Minimum of 10 years of technology/IT procurement/social gaming experience is required.
Expertise to operate in a global organization with operations in numerous countries with varying cultures.
Ability to travel internationally.
Strong project management and organizational excellence skills.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in standard English in written and oral business communications.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.