Director of Procurement

Working under the direction of the VP, Procurement Services, the Director, Procurement Operations leads execution of daily purchasing operations and is responsible for delivering world-class performance to stakeholders in a shared service environment. The Director, Procurement Operations provides guidance and leadership to all stakeholders and has overall responsibility for maintaining the highest level of quality, transparency, and value throughout the P2P cycle. The primary focus of the position includes alignment with the enterprise goals and objectives; planning and execution; and process, talent, and system optimization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Leads the execution of daily purchasing operations and is responsible for delivering world-class performance from the shared services purchasing team.

2. Partners with enterprise stakeholders on a wide range and depth of purchasing initiatives, leveraging best practices and strategies to ensure effective implementation and execution.

3. Establishes, executes, manages, and validates operating policies and processes to meet the needs of business while appropriately mitigating risk.  Ensures they are consistently applied across the enterprise.  Manages governance to ensure compliance, understanding and remediating gaps.

4. Leads optimization of the enterprise-wide ERP systems and the efficient management of the PO life cycle from cradle to grave incorporating best practices in all areas.

5. Maintains overall responsibility for recruiting, retaining, engaging and developing top talent throughout all levels of the department.  Collaborates with strategic and contract procurement verticals to strategize and maintain a united/cohesive front focused on continuous improvement and stakeholder service.

6. Responsible for the development of enterprise communication, resources and reporting in relation to KPIs and daily operations.  Oversees development of training programs for enterprise users and approvers, new and hires and vendors. 

7. Oversees the vendor onboarding process and maintenance ensuring consistency, integrity, transparency, and compliance while establishing vendor communication, terms and expectations.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and assumes other responsibilities, duties, tasks and assignments that contribute to the mitigation or response to any public health emergency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance or a related field of discipline required. 

• Master’s Degree preferred. 

• Must have a proven track record of achievement at the management level and 8+ years of demonstrated expertise and performance excellence in Procurement required.

• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above. 

• In depth knowledge of P2P process and systems technology.

• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, strategic, and planning skills.

• Must possess skills in all procurement process disciplines including spend/category management, negotiation, supplier assessment and selection, logistics, and supplier relationship management.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies and action plans.

• Ability to develop, lead, and motivate cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team in a highly matrixed organization.

• Must be customer centric and focused on customer success.

• Proven ability to develop and implement company policies; analyze, evaluate and resolve complex policy issues; set direction and monitor governance, compliance and control programs.

• Demonstrated success implementing, leading, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Highly developed and effective contract negotiation and lifecycle management skills and experience.

• Must have the ability to create and sustain a culture of accountability.

• Experience with internal KPI’s and metrics measurement to assure world-class procurement and logistics performance.

• Demonstrated confidentiality, impartiality, fairness and commitment to the highest levels of integrity, honesty and ethics.

• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, group presentation and written).

• Strong influencing skills and the ability to drive change.

• Composure, relevance and effectiveness in the presence of subordinates, peers and “C-Level” leadership.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

• A qualified candidate/employee must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the company’s insurance carrier.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!