Managing Director Sourcing and Procurement - Retail / Rebate

This position needs to be onsite 2 days/week in Columbus, Ohio. The client will provide travel and accommodation expenses or will assist in relocating.

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.
• Act as the Not for Resale Spend Chief Procurement Officer, with 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, 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 of 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.