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Director, Procurement Centre of Excellence - Circle K

  • CIRCLE K IRELAND LIMITED
  • Ref: #JOB-2334189
  • Co. Dublin,
  • No of positions: 1
  • Paid Position
  • 40 hours per week
  • To be Confirmed
  • Published On: 26 Apr 2024
  • Closing On: 24 May 2024
Type of Employment: Permanent

Location: Dublin, Ireland or Oslo, Norway

Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)



Reporting to the Head of Global Procurement GNFR and Transformation within our Global Procurement GNFR department, The Procurement Excellence Director is a key leadership role within the Goods Not for Resale (GNFR) team responsible for driving strategic procurement initiatives within the organization across North America, Canda, and Europe. This role requires a dynamic individual with a deep understanding of procurement best practices, processes, category management, and strategic sourcing at a global level.

The Procurement Excellence Director will lead the development and implementation of best practices, processes, and tools across the GNFR landscape to optimise procurement operations, enhance efficiency, and drive cost savings by establishing a Global Procurement Center of Excellence responsible for Procure to Pay (P2P), Global Sourcing Desk across all GNFR categories, Spend Analytics & Reporting, Catalogue mgt., invoice control, e-auctions, system implementation and maintenance of all Procurement applications in addition to operating a Procurement Support function located in Riga, Latvia and managing any future BPO partners.

This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams globally to align procurement strategies with business objectives and drive continuous improvement across the procurement function to meet the overall ambition of establishing a World Class procurement function and practice that supports both topline growth at low costs.



Here are ways that you’ll help make journeys better:  

Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement best practice strategies aligned with the overall global business objectives. Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.

Process Optimization: Lead efforts to streamline procurement processes, from sourcing to contract management including procure to pay and supplier performance evaluation. Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.

Global Procurement Centre of Excellence: Build and run a best in class Global Procurement Centre of Excellence responsible for Procure to Pay (P2P), Global Sourcing Desk across all GNFR categories, Spend Analytics & Reporting, Catalogue mgt., invoice control, e-auctions

Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure procurement performance. Monitor and analyse data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, operations, and quality assurance, to align procurement strategies with business needs.  
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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