Managing Director Sourcing and Procurement - Retail / Rebate

Our client, a most awesome company, has an immediate opening for a full time Managing Director, Sourcing and Procurement- Not For Resale at their HQ, located in Columbus, OH.

Reporting to the Managing Director Client Services, you will

• be responsible for leading and managing the Not for Resale Sourcing and Procurement business function.
• lead an existing team of procurement professionals while engaging with all relevant client stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• acting as the Not for Resale Spend Chief Procurement Officer, the Managing Director will have responsibility for $875MM+ in spend across all Categories including Facilities, Corporate Services, Information Technology, Marketing, Packaging, and FF&E.
• assure achievement of category management plans, operational redesign and process improvements and savings goals.
• establish the overall Not for Resale Spend governance structure in collaboration with Senior Client Executive Sponsors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree
• 15+ years or progressive leadership experience in strategic sourcing & procurement across a broad set of Not for Resale categories
• Strong financial acumen with multi-year experience building, managing and delivering against P&L's
• Demonstrated success in managing vendors and experience in high-value contract negotiations
• Disciplined negotiator in complex sourcing or multi-dimensional businesses; ability to balance cost, cash, speed, and service considerations
• Entrepreneurial aptitude with a commitment to client service
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to develop relationships, communicate effectively and influence senior level management.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel/financial analysis and PowerPoint/presentations
• Proven Innovator with significant demonstrated experience in driving operational and organizational change management
• Ability to gain consensus across multiple business units company wide
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills
• Ability to successfully function at a strategic level as well as a hands-on tactical individual contributor that is comfortable in the details