Supply Chain Intelligence & Enablement Leader

The Aspen Group•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aspen Group (TAG) is seeking a Supply Chain Intelligence & Enablement Leader to build and lead a next-generation procurement capability. This role will transform how the function operates through analytics, AI, process automation, and practical operating standards. Reporting directly to the SVP of Supply Chain, this transformation leadership role will leverage data, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence to drive business performance across TAG's multi-brand healthcare organization. The ideal candidate combines vision, strategy, and practical governance with hands-on execution, focusing on delivering measurable value quickly while building scalable, sustainable capabilities. This is a high-impact, enterprise-level role at the intersection of procurement, supply chain, systems, technology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of deep procurement theory, operational experience, strong analytical thinking, and a pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing
Demonstrated experience in transformation, operations excellence, or capability building
Hands-on experience with analytics, reporting, or data-driven decision-making
Experience implementing or improving procurement systems, tools, or workflows
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
Strong track record of delivering measurable value (savings, efficiency, productivity)

Nice To Haves

Experience in consulting or internal transformation roles (2–4+ years preferred)
Background in CPG, manufacturing, automotive, or other process-mature industries
Experience in a high accountability environment
Exposure to AI tools, automation platforms, or advanced analytics in a business context (Note: deep technical expertise not required — practical application is)

Responsibilities

Define and execute a practical, multi-year roadmap to modernize Supply Chain & Procurement capabilities across TAG at the enterprise level, and customized (where needed) to specific TAG brands.
Evaluate current tools, processes, and operating model vs. best-in-class — and right-size solutions for a lean, founder-led environment.
Prioritize high-impact, achievable initiatives that drive immediate value while building toward longer-term capability.
Continuously monitor the technology landscape to assess priorities for adoption and continuous performance improvement and total tech stack overhead optimization.
Build and own TAG’s spend analytics and insights engine.
Develop actionable dashboards and reporting tied to: Savings / EBITDA impact, Cost avoidance, Margin expansion, Operational efficiency.
Translate data into clear, decision-driving insights, not just reporting.
Establish a governed, scalable data foundation (spend cube, vendor data, taxonomy, etc.).
Identify and deploy practical AI and automation use cases across procurement & supply chain workflows.
Foster a grassroots culture of experimentation: Enable team members to test and suggest tools, Scale what works across the function.
Focus on real productivity gains, not theoretical AI strategies.
Partner with IT and Legal to ensure secure, responsible deployment.
Assess and evolve the procurement tech stack with a bias toward: Simplicity, Integration, ROI.
Avoid over-engineered solutions that slow execution.
Ensure effective integration with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday).
Improve data accessibility and reduce manual effort through automation-first design.
Build and maintain simple, high-impact standards and tools, including: Category strategy templates, Sourcing playbooks, Pre-negotiation fact packs.
Establish an operations excellence system: Governance cadences, Performance tracking, Standard work.
Drive consistency without bureaucracy.
Improve efficiency and effectiveness of procurement operations through: Process design, Automation, System improvements.
Ensure strong execution in: Catalog and pricing management, Procure-to-Pay alignment with AP.
Enable the team to scale without adding unnecessary complexity.
Build structured, accessible repositories for: Contracts, Sourcing history, Category strategies.
Enable extraction of historical insights to inform future sourcing and negotiation strategies.
Improve vendor master data quality and governance.
Build and lead a tight-knit, high-impact team.
Develop scalable training and capability-building programs.
Elevate data literacy, analytical thinking, and AI fluency across the function.