Director, Procurement

ABM US•Chicago, IL

3d•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are more than 100,000 team members strong, from all backgrounds and corners of the world, with the talent, experience and compassion that enables us to make an impact. For thousands of clients across the U.S. and in more than 20 global locations, ABM takes care of the people, spaces and places that matter most. We also take care of our team members —ensuring our company is a great place to work, and our communities are safer, healthier, and more sustainable places to be. Every team member at ABM has the opportunity to make a difference. Every day. And we cultivate a culture where our team members feel seen, heard, and valued and can grow a career and a future with us. The Procurement Director will be responsible for leading the Procurement Operations team, with a focus on reporting, data management, Source to Pay (S2P) system support, process design, policy governance and compliance, as well as tactical buying. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Procurement processes (including Category Management) as well as how to properly enable the team through the use of technology.

Requirements

Relevant business/technical degree
10 - 15 plus years of relevant experience with at least seven of those years in a Strategic Sourcing role or in a similar capacity
Strong oral and written communication skills, highly organized, and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes/methods and systems (Coupa and/or BuySMART experience a plus)
Excellent analytical and financial acumen
Strong project management skills
Ability to effectively lead/influence key stakeholders and motivate a team, partly from a distance
Good presentation skills to achieve (business) acceptance of procurement practices and procedures, metrics, budgeting/forecasting routines and changes thereto

Nice To Haves

Experience in a field services company or in a facility management role preferred
Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes/methods and systems (Coupa and/or BuySMART experience a plus)

Responsibilities

Lead the development and maintenance of Procurement Policies, SOPs/Processes and Technologies
Coordinate the design of efficient strategic sourcing processes in liaison with other functional stakeholders
Develop and execute a multi-year procurement technology roadmap addressing Source to Pay (S2P), Contract Lifecycle Management, eSourcing and other enterprise solutions and other technologies within the Procurement tech stack
Establish market research capabilities including a process of signaling pertinent economic drivers, market insights and cost and sourcing trends in support of the company’s category management strategies
Manage the Procurement Technology Team:
Business process administration of the Procurement Technologies (i.e. Smart by GEP, Coupa, Avetta, etc.)
P2P Catalog Management and Maintenance
Level 2 Helpdesk Support
Assist in the development of the savings tracking and validation approach (via FP&A) by spend category
Calculate and report on achieved savings vs. forecasted saving on a monthly basis
Provide training to new and existing users of Procurement technologies and processes
Develop strong working relationships with other members of the Procurement team and functions external to the Procurement Department
Manage a team of buyers and P2P support specialists
Support other special projects and procurement activities as needed