Director Indirect Procurement - North America
Core
Lead the Indirect Procurement function for North America, managing a team to oversee $350M+ in spend across MRO, Facilities, Maintenance, and CAPEX categories.
Role type
Director of Indirect Procurement
Builds
Regional indirect procurement strategy and supplier initiatives for Veolia Water Tech North America
Domain
Environmental services / Water technology / Indirect Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Contract negotiation, Supplier relationship management, Team leadership, Financial acumen, Market research, Vendor rationalization
Preferred skills
Matrix organization experience, Cross-cultural collaboration
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Direct and manage the Category Management Team; Develop strategic sourcing mindsets for top spend areas; Execute regional sourcing strategies; Manage contract negotiations; Implement supplier relationship management processes; Lead cross-functional project teams; Build relationships with internal stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Legal, etc.)
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management