Procurement COE Director

4 weeks ago


Washington, United States Metropolitan Water District Full time

Job Title: Procurement COE Director

The Procurement COE Director will oversee the strategic direction, optimization, and project management of the organization’s procurement functions. This position will lead a cross-functional team, implementing best practices, and ensuring the alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives.Dart is a great place to work. This is a newly created role that you will have opportunity to shape. We are in the middle of a transformation both in procurement and as a company. This new role was put in place as part of the Procurement transformation and will play a big role in the success of the overall Dart transformation. As such you will have frequent exposure to the Executive Leadership Team which gives this role great visibility. Day-to-Day Role Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Procurement COE/PMO in alignment with the organization’s goals Identify opportunities for process improvement within procurement operations Establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) for various transformation efforts Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of procurement processes. Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and ethical standard Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies related to procurement activities. Evaluate, select, and implement procurement technologies to enhance efficiency and automation Develop and implement strategies for effective supplier relationship management. Communicate procurement strategies, project statuses, and outcomes to key stakeholders Core Skills and Qualifications The ideal Procurement Director candidate must possess all of the following: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent experience 10+ years of Procurement experience, with at least 5 years of experience leading people Experience in sourcing both Indirect and direct materials and services In-depth knowledge of Procurement best practices Must have strong stakeholder relationship skills and a history of advancing Procurement best practices throughout an organization Consistently demonstrated understanding and management of procurement and contracting processes Experience with and understanding of Change Management practices Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal and external customers Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate Experience utilizing business sense and creativity to develop new ideas and solutions Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities Experience streamlining processes, integrating, and associating pieces of information gathered from multiple sources to apply to projects

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