Interim Director of Procurement Project Management

4 days ago

Charlotte, NC, United States Talascend Full time

Talascend is currently seeking a Interim Director of Procurement Project Management for a contract opportunity with our client in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Overview

You will play a critical role in supporting procurement functions during a period of organizational transition, including company splits. You will be embedded within the Digital Procurement team, managing high-impact projects that enhance sourcing, procurement, AI, and supply chain processes across business units.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple procurement and AI-related projects from initiation to completion.
  • Coordinate across substreams including Ariba deployment, Ivalua enhancements, training development, and communications.
  • Serve as the first line of defense for escalations, providing regular updates and readouts to leadership.
  • Consolidate and report weekly project statuses across all substreams.
  • Build and deliver executive-level reports and presentations.
  • Distill complex issues into actionable steps and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
  • Work closely with procurement, IT, and functional leaders to ensure consistent deployment of digital procurement solutions.
  • Support external IT partners and vendors to ensure alignment with implementation standards.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors or advanced degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in procurement and project management.
Requirements
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects without direct authority.
  • Strong understanding of procurement strategies, sourcing, and supplier management.
  • Proficiency in financial and budget management.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with software implementation methodologies and process mapping.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to simplify complex problems into clear, actionable plans.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across diverse teams.
Preferred Requirements
  • Experience with digital procurement platforms (Ivalua, SAP/Ariba).
  • Background in supply chain systems and sourcing processes (strategic sourcing, contract management, logistics).
  • Experience developing training materials and process documentation.


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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