POSITION OBJECTIVE 

The Senior Director of Procurement Operations provides comprehensive oversight to transform procurement activities at Case Western Reserve University, including behaviors, processes, systems, and data, ensuring the delivery of integrated transformation solutions. This role encompasses leading other directors to establish strategic plans focused on organizational development and effectiveness, making key decisions on consulting matters, and ensuring that objectives impacting procurement and stakeholders are met.

The Senior Director is responsible for building and implementing the infrastructure necessary for transformation, promoting consistency in methods, and enhancing effectiveness through resource management, stakeholder engagement, and project management. Close collaboration with campus procurement is essential for the success of this position. The senior director also reviews and approves operational planning recommendations, overseeing departmental outcomes related to costs, resource allocation, methods, and staffing. Additionally, they lead large-scale transformation initiatives and oversee all systemwide procurement transformation activities, maintaining rigorous process controls and championing best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Procurement Operations Leadership: Lead and optimize procurement service offerings, including maintaining and enhancing procurement-related technology and driving continuous improvement initiatives. (10%)
2. Team Development: Manage and develop the procurement operations team by defining measurable goals, providing real-time feedback and formal assessments, and fostering an inclusive career experience with a focus on professional development and succession planning. (10%)
3. Operational Excellence and Transformation: Drive large-scale procurement transformation initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, and digitalization, ensuring robust procurement policies are developed and implemented. (10%)
4. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring effective supplier performance management. (10%)
5. Technology Management: Serve as the functional owner for procurement technology solutions, ensuring current knowledge of emerging technology enhancements, and supporting user training and process re-engineering. (10%)
6. Procurement Process Leadership: Ensure procurement practices are innovative, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. (10%)
7. Internal Controls and Governance: Establish internal controls for procure-to-invoice workflows and ensure adherence to policies, including compliance with uniform guidance for federal grants. (10%)
8. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership across operations, finance, IT, and other departments to ensure procurement strategies support overall business goals, promoting the effective use of procurement technologies. (10%)
9. Executive Vendor Management: Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key suppliers, negotiate impactful contracts, and act as the primary escalation point for complex vendor negotiations. (10%)
10. Executive Reporting and Analysis: Provide high-level reporting and analysis on procurement activities to the executive team, ensuring data integration across systems to inform strategic decision-making. (10%)
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NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

Perform other duties as assigned. 

CONTACTS

Department: Continuous contact with division leadership and direct reports for leadership, supervision, and collaboration. Daily contact with staff for leadership and collaboration, direction, guidance and professional development.

University: Frequent contact with the Vice President of Campus Services and all university management ce