The Role:

Join this high energy team in delivering quality, timely services while supporting the ever-growing needs of technology in the digital world. The IT&S Procurement Lead must be an effective change agent, playing the role of the educator while directing the acquisition activities of IT&S and the business in a proactive and strategic way. The demands are high, but the work is fun and engaging. This role is a pivotal component in IT&S accomplishing its mission.

Day to Day:

• Drive the IT&S procurement strategy that is aligned with the overall corporate and business strategy priorities and translate corporate and business imperatives into IT&S procurement targets.
• Develop and execute an action plan to evolve IT&S procurement into a strategic business function.
• Set and attain the IT&S procurement measurement targets with a combination of financial and nonfinancial deliverables.
• Deliver best-in-class technology products and services with the right balance of cost control, risk mitigation and speed.
• Create purchase requisitions within a timeline that meets customer expectations.
• Monitor PO delivery dates to ensure on-time receipt and maintain current and accurate purchasing and asset records in IT&S systems.
• Ensure the development and maturity of key procurement competencies, such as business relationship management, and overseeing use of proper accounting codes for purchases.
• Lead process improvement projects to improve procurement service delivery to exceed internal stakeholder satisfaction and requirements.
• Consult team members as they lead strategic and tactical efforts. Support team training and continuous improvement, along with team and individual KPIs.
• Supports Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.
• Practices IT&S Culture Pillars which are our foundational values.

Accountability & Integrity 
We hold ourselves to a high standard and follow through on our commitments.  Our transparency, and ability to deliver on our promises make us a trusted and respected business partner.
Customer Focus 
We understand our customers’ needs and advocate for them.  Our relationship with our customers ensures the technical needs of the business are met.
Growth & Learning 
We embrace new technology and skills to better meet the company’s needs.  Our passion for new technology keeps us ahead of future opportunities for the business.
Respect 
We relate with inclusion, kindness, curiosity, and humility.  Respect for differences leads to innovation and collaboration.

Come on your first day with:

• A bachelor's degree in business or other discipline, such as supply chain management or IT&S, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years procurement or related experience. 
• At least two years of experience in SAP.
• Functional experience in IT&S is highly desirable and beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve superior results from leading the technology procurement function teams is expected.
• Experience developing an effective technology procurement strategy that had a high impact in a similar capacity. 
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in a job with a similar level of responsibility.
• Proven ability to provide proactive, high-value procurement consultation to the business through thorough understanding of the business needs.
• Deep knowledge of the use of technology procurement tools and an interest in driving automation and innovation in procurement process.
• Knowledgeable in financial management, technology contract terms and legal issues.
• Strong teamwork and internal customer service orientation.
• Analytical and process oriented.
• Superb problem-solving and relationship-building skills in complex supplier and internal customer relationship environments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentations skills to craft and deliver the appropriate messages to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.