Head of Procurement Transformation

Alcott Global is retained by a global multinational company to look for a Head of Procurement Transformation to lead and execute the organization's digital procurement transformation initiatives.

This senior leadership role requires a strategic visionary with a proven track record in implementing digital procurement excellence, driving process optimization, and fostering innovation within procurement functions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of procurement strategies, advanced technologies, and change management principles to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable business outcomes. The role is based out of Boston.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive digital procurement transformation strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Digital Transformation: Lead the adoption and integration of advanced technologies such as automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to modernize procurement processes and systems.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardize procurement procedures, and establish best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions and alignment with organizational goals.
• Change Management: Drive cultural and organizational change to support the digital transformation journey, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and effective adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of digital initiatives and report on progress to senior leadership.
• Supplier Collaboration: Enhance supplier relationships through digital platforms, fostering collaboration, transparency, and mutual value creation.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital procurement transformations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15 years in procurement or supply chain management, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles focused on digital transformation initiatives.
• Proficiency in procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and digital tools. Familiarity with emerging technologies such as blockchain, machine learning, and data analytics are highly desirable.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Capability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive organizational change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale digital transformation projects within procurement functions.
• Position based on-site out of Boston, MA.