Chief Procurement Officer/Senior Director of Strategic Procurement

4 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Harvard University Full time
Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer/Senior Director of Strategic Procurement

Harvard University seeks a highly skilled and experienced Chief Procurement Officer/Senior Director of Strategic Procurement to lead its procurement function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement plans that drive long-term value and optimize Harvard's procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute procure-to-pay strategies and initiatives to optimize value and quality for all products, equipment, supplies, and services purchased with University funds.
  • Provide vision and leadership for campus-wide procurement initiatives in collaboration with local procurement functions across the University.
  • Manage staffing, coaching, development, direction, support, and guidance to strategic procurement staff.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels across the University, including administrative deans, financial deans, and procurement/operations teams.
  • Organize and facilitate internal stakeholder groups to obtain end-user perspectives on vendor relationships and requirements, system functionality and enhancements, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel to manage legal risks of contractual agreements and with other offices within Financial Administration to ensure operational viability and support.
  • Play a significant role in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of eProcurement and related IT initiatives, including all aspects of the procure-to-pay life cycle, supplier enablement, contract management, electronic trading relationships, sourcing tools, project management, electronic invoicing and settlement, problem resolution, and customer support.
  • Manage vendor performance and relationships to ensure that University-wide product and service agreements provide agreed-upon benefits and value, and that vendors comply with pricing and other contractual terms and conditions.
  • Help ensure compliance with federal and other regulations regarding procurements and collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to provide support to federal grant recipients regarding procurement regulations.
  • Leverage data and analytics to continuously improve processes, strategies, and decision making.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and implement emerging technologies like AI, advanced data analytics, and automation.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant field with at least 5 years of management experience required.
  • Experience in procurement, general management, and electronic commerce.
  • Experience with negotiations and change management.
  • MBA, CSM, or CPSM preferred.
  • Ability to lead and motivate professional staff in a hybrid environment.
  • Expertise in developing and implementing strategic procurement roadmaps incorporating emerging technologies like AI, analytics, and automation.
  • Ability to analyze complex procurement problems, challenges, and opportunities through a strategic lens.
  • High level of proficiency with data analytics, metrics, and business intelligence.
  • Skilled in extracting insights and making data-driven decisions, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly articulate strategies, business cases, and procurement's evolving roles to diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to navigate different organizational cultures, motivations, and priorities.
  • Ability to facilitate change management in a way that is sensitive to organizational dynamics, culture, and politics.
  • Demonstrated success building strong internal and external relationships at all levels.
  • Strong change management skills to lead the procurement function through an evolving, digital transformation.
  • Building Internal Partnerships, Facilitating Change, Gaining Commitment, Collaboration/Teamwork, Planning and Organizing (Project Management), Communication, Customer Focus, Valuing Diversity, Technical/Professional Knowledge.
What We Offer:
  • Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers.
  • Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.
  • Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on-campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
  • Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes, and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
  • Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts, and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.).

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