What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Indirect Procurement position at The National Football League?
Overview / Objective :
The NFL is seeking a self-motivated and ambitious Director, Indirect Procurement to join a newly created Global Procurement function. This person would develop and implement cost-reducing strategies, negotiate agreements, manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement policies. As part of the role, you will be accountable for designing, executing and delivering well thought out category strategies in partnership with key internal stakeholders. This is an ideal position for an experienced procurement practitioner who is considered as a subject matter expert in typical indirect procurement categories.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various indirect spend categories
- Work closely with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
- Conduct category spend analysis and supplier segmentation; Develop a deep level of understanding of the global supply base; Lead the strategy and execution to drive cost, innovation, risk management and other value adds including supplier diversity and sustainability.
- Execute market events and RFQ / RFPs from requirements gathering, negotiation to contracting and savings tracking.
- Manage multiple sourcing projects and procurement requirements concurrently across the organization.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for procurement decisions.
- Develop cost-saving initiatives and track savings against budgetary targets.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on procurement activities and achievements.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
- Monitors supplier performance and holds regular business performance reviews. Leads improvement actions as appropriate.
- Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain for indirect categories.
This role is based on-site in our league office.
Required Qualifications :
Experience leading and managing a team
Subject matter expertise in various indirect categories (i.e. IT, Marketing, Events, Media, Professional Services, Office Services, etc.)
Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics :
Physical Demands : N / A
Travel :
Some travel may be required for supplier meetings, conferences, and other business needs.
Terms / Expected Hours of Work :
NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. This position may require additional hours as needed.
Salary
140,000-$180,000 USD
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Salary : $140,000 - $180,000
