What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement - Digital Transformation position at DSJ Global?
Director of Procurement - Digital TransformationAre you passionate about leading the digital evolution in procurement? Our client is seeking a visionary Director of Procurement - Digital Solutions to drive their Source to Pay technology platform into the future. Based in Hartford, this role offers an opportunity for strategic leadership within a dynamic environment.As part of our team, your primary focus will be on owning and advancing our product vision and strategy for robust procurement solutions using Coupa. You'll ensure seamless day-to-day management while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Your responsibilities include : - Crafting and communicating a forward-looking vision coupled with an actionable roadmap that balances immediate deliverables against long-term objectives.- Staying abreast with market trends to inform product decisions that keep us ahead competitively.- Ensuring integration across various teams including Finance, IT, Strategic Sourcing & Operations ensuring alignment towards common goals. Skills required : - Procurement Expertise : Deep understanding of Source-to-Pay processes vital for overseeing complex procurement ecosystems effectively- Strategic Management : Proven experience managing outsourced services; ability to navigate high-level organizational changes seamlessly - Technology Acumen : Familiarity with service-based architectures or cloud technologies essential for driving innovative solutionsThe ideal candidate should have at least 5 years' relevant experience along side educational qualifications such as Bachelor's degree in MIS / Business / related fields. Direct exposure handling provider-management roles would be advantageous alongside any prior involvement within source-pay digital platforms like Coupa / Ariba.
