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Guckenheimer · 3 days ago

Director of Procurement

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Guckenheimer is a global organization committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. The Director of Procurement will lead the strategic procurement process to connect operational imperatives with preferred suppliers, ensuring operational excellence and driving top and bottom-line growth.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

Responsibilities

Develop own skill base in line with agreed appraisal, taking responsibility for increased performance, and ensuring continued self-improvement

Participate and embrace the development opportunities within group

Report to the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement of the Americas with direct support of the Guckenheimer CEO

Support business leaders and stakeholders in Finance, People and Culture, Operations, Global Procurement, Center of Excellence, and Business Development

Communicate effectively with colleagues within business units and across the company so that information is disseminated effectively and participate in project groups and meetings as required

Promote the OneISS Vision within the ISS/Guckenheimer community

Transfer best practice

Leading and coordinating global supply chain strategies and drive value on a $300M annual spend

Establishing and driving the execution of the sourcing strategies for the key spends which includes but is not limited to Linens, Cleaning Supplies, Flatware, Disposables, Glassware, Proteins, Produce, Dairy, Dry & Frozen Groceries, Seafood, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine, as well as other key spends as may be identified

Be responsible for leading a small team that provides sourcing, analytical and strategy support for all our Operating Companies

Work with the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement and other leaders of the Operating Companies as may be needed on strategic development initiatives; provide ongoing leadership for these initiatives

Participate in developing and ensuring business analytics and reporting is established for targeted areas of responsibility

Provide project management leadership which will include overseeing and ensuring quality delivery of assigned projects; collect, measure, report and communicate progress with key stakeholders

Qualification

Strategic sourcingComplex analysisLeadership skillsProject managementSupplier partnershipsSourcing strategy executionProfessionalismCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree Business, Engineering, Finance, or similar required

Successful, 10+ year track record with significant experience in and successful navigation of global complex organizations and strategic sourcing; experience in food service is required

Outstanding leadership skills with an ability to influence and gain alignment in a matrix environment

Experience in leading in a highly ambiguous and complex environment with a key skill of driving simplicity

Strong ability to create strategic supplier partnerships that creates a competitive advantage

Strong experience in sourcing strategy creation and execution (e.g. 7 Step sourcing)

Expertise in conducting complex analyses and distilling into a clear, concise business allocation

Strong facilitation and project management skills

Strong ability to interface with all levels, departments and Operating Companies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be credible with a strong reputation for honesty and integrity, this person is energetic, proactive, and imaginative

Must demonstrate professionalism and composure and prioritizes work efficiently

Must be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills; communicates effectively and honestly

Must be a supportive leader who gives his/her staff the resources and the room to execute their responsibilities but is always available to provide help and counsel; ensures that they have the tools, resources, and developmental opportunities needed to reach their career aspirations

Must be able to draw upon a solid understanding of the business to critically evaluate pertinent issues, situations, and events; see clearly ahead, anticipate future consequences, and trends, and use a broad perspective to make innovative and creative decisions

Must seek to understand the customer experience, and approach business decisions from the perspective of the customer

Must be able to travel within the region as required