Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is based on‑site and requires four days per week in the Brea office to support collaboration and business needs.

The Director, Global Indirect Procurement leads the development and execution of global category strategies to deliver sustainable cost savings, mitigate third‑party risk, and enable compliant, scalable buying across the enterprise. The role partners closely with senior functional leaders and OpCo stakeholders to shape demand, unlock cross‑region synergies, and standardize sourcing approaches in support of business objectives. The Director is accountable for category strategy, strategic sourcing execution, supplier performance, procurement systems enablement, and compliance, driving measurable financial and operational outcomes across assigned indirect spend categories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Strategy & Value Delivery

Develop and execute multi‑year global category strategies and sourcing roadmaps that deliver measurable cost savings, risk reduction, and service‑level improvement across assigned indirect spend categories
Identify and capture cross‑OpCo and cross‑region synergies while balancing local business needs and operational requirements
Translate enterprise and functional priorities into actionable category plans and sourcing initiatives
Monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and pricing benchmarks to inform category strategies and sourcing decisions

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation Leadership

Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, market assessment, supplier qualification, RFx execution, evaluation, and award recommendations
Serve as the senior negotiation lead for assigned categories, leveraging market intelligence, supplier insights, should‑cost analysis, and value‑creation levers to optimize total cost of ownership
Ensure sourcing decisions align with approved budgets, category strategies, and procurement policies

Business Partnership & Demand Management

Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and functional leaders; influence demand, challenge specifications, and promote early procurement engagement
Drive adoption of category strategies through strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management
Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to align sourcing activities with financial plans, budgets, and business priorities
Support OpCo onboarding to category strategies, preferred suppliers, and procurement tools to drive adoption and compliance

Contracting & Risk Management

Negotiate and approve global and regional agreements with strong commercial terms, including pricing, payment terms, service levels, flexibility, data protection, risk allocation, and termination rights
Ensure third‑party risk considerations are embedded within category sourcing and contracting activities in alignment with enterprise standards and policies

Supplier Performance & Governance

Establish and maintain supplier performance management frameworks for assigned categories, including KPIs, SLAs, and regular performance reviews
Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier performance, commercial, and risk‑related issues within assigned categories
Drive continuous improvement with key suppliers to enhance value, performance, and service delivery

Standardization, Compliance & Controls

Drive standardization through preferred suppliers, master agreements, and compliant buying channels to reduce maverick spend and supplier fragmentation
Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, controls, and applicable regulatory requirements
Support audits and reviews related to sourcing, contracting, and supplier management as needed

Procurement Systems & Enablement

Serve as the business lead for procurement systems supporting indirect categories, partnering with IT and Finance to ensure tools effectively enable category strategies, compliance, and spend visibility
Contribute to the prioritization of procurement system enhancements that improve sourcing efficiency, contract compliance, supplier performance management, and reporting
Drive adoption of procurement systems and standard workflows across supported OpCos and categories through training, user engagement, and change management
Leverage procurement systems and data to improve spend analytics, transparency, and reporting of savings and value delivery

Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement & Digitization (EBS)

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across indirect procurement using EBS principles, Lean methodologies, and Kaizen practices to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
Identify and eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and standardize category and sourcing processes through structured problem solving and data‑driven analysis
Apply EBS tools such as standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, and PDCA to improve sourcing execution, supplier performance, and internal stakeholder experience
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the category management team, encouraging incremental improvements and the sharing of best practices
Support procurement digitization efforts by aligning category processes with approved tools, data standards, and reporting practices

Savings, Value Tracking & Reporting

Track, validate, and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and value delivery in partnership with Finance
Ensure savings methodologies and reporting align with agreed financial standards and governance

Supplier Diversity & Responsible Sourcing (as applicable)

Support supplier diversity, sustainability, and responsible sourcing objectives within assigned categories, in alignment with enterprise programs and policies

Leadership & Enterprise Contribution

Lead, mentor, and develop category management talent, building strong sourcing, negotiation, and business partnership capabilities
Contribute to broader procurement transformation initiatives and enterprise priorities as needed

Job requirements

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree required (supply chain, business, or related field preferred)
7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, including global or enterprise‑scale responsibility
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools (e.g., pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, scenario analysis)
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5–10%)
Ability to work onsite during core business hours at least four days per week

PREFERRED:

Proven experience leading global negotiations and enterprise initiatives, including OpCo onboarding, supplier transitions, and new service implementations
Strong command of strategic sourcing methodologies and category strategy development
Experience applying Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies in a procurement, supply chain, or shared services environment
Familiarity with EBS or similar business system frameworks, including the use of standard work, problem solving, and data‑driven performance improvement
Demonstrated ability to embed a continuous improvement mindset within teams and day‑to‑day operations
Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to clearly present insights, tradeoffs, and recommendations
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions and geographies
Collaborative leadership style with a strong bias for action and results
Highly organized, adaptable, and effective in managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

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