AVP Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

AVP Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

About the job AVP Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic AVP Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives and drive value across procurement categories at an enterprise level. This role plays a critical part in ensuring cost efficiency, contract compliance, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while aligning procurement practices with global standards and business goals.

The successful candidate will lead high-impact sourcing events, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple regions to deliver sustainable procurement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage complex sourcing initiatives across various indirect and / or direct spend categories on a global scale.
• Develop and implement category strategies that drive savings, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
• Conduct supplier market assessments, RFX development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring service levels, quality standards, and commercial terms are upheld.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate corrective actions as needed to drive continuous improvement.
• Support procurement governance, compliance with procurement policies, and adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver actionable insights.
• Partner with finance and legal teams to ensure transparency, control, and risk mitigation in sourcing decisions.
• Support procurement system enhancements and contribute to process automation and reporting improvements.

Qualifications :

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