Operations Leader (Procurement)c

DuPont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a senior Sourcing & Logistics Leader in Atlanta to manage a team of 8-10 and drive global reporting and analytics. You will engage with internal and external clients to deliver world-class sourcing solutions and reports.

You will coach the team, align with global operations, and lead process improvements across regions to maximize efficiency and value.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• 5+ years in sourcing & procurement with leadership experience.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills.
• Experience leading change in an international sourcing environment.
• Strong client service orientation and stakeholder management.
• Experience handling multiple processes and front-line development.
• Ability to understand contracts and contract language.
• Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint/Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide Reporting and Analytics support for Global Operations.
• Interact with internal and external clients to build a world-class organization.
• Lead and coach the team, including performance and career development.
• Develop front-line resources and manage multiple processes.
• Serve as escalation point for the team and clients.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Communication

Sourcing leadership

People leadership

Change management

Global exposure

Customer service

MS Office

Time management

Independent work

Sourcing & procurement

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Scope Includes

Assume line management responsibility for a team of typically 8-10 members who provide support to Sourcing & Logistics Operations team globally.

Job Involves

• Providing Reporting and Analytics support for the internal as well as Global Operations requirements.
• Significant interaction with internal as well as external clients to create a world class organization.
• Provide subject matter support on sourcing domain to reporting specialists to maximize effectiveness/efficiency of the process.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide required reports.
• Serve as the first escalation point (both as people manager and SME) within the team and for S&L and clients.
• Work closely with the Operations Team to improve the efficiency/quality of the work.
• Management & development of the individuals on the team, including performance & career management.

Skill Sets & Experience Required

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Overall at least 5 years of experience in sourcing & procurement domain, with at least 2 years in people management/leadership experience.
• Experience in sourcing & procurement domain leadership and problem solving skills.
• Proven skills in leading and coaching people and organizations.
• Effective in leading and managing change.
• Experience working in an international framework of sourcing/procurement.
• Customer and client service orientation.
• Experience handling multiple processes – subject matter expertise and ability to develop front line resources.
• Ability to understand contracts and contract language.
• Good Excel/PowerPoint/Word skills.
• Good multitasking, prioritization, time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a complex, challenging, stressful environment.

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