Job title: Head of Procurement Transformation
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Boston, MA
Job published: 2025-02-12
Job ID: 35417

Job Description

Alcott Global is retained by a global multinational company to look for a Head of Procurement Transformation to lead and execute the organization's digital procurement transformation initiatives. This senior leadership role requires a strategic visionary with a proven track record in implementing digital procurement excellence, driving process optimization, and fostering innovation within procurement functions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of procurement strategies, advanced technologies, and change management principles to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive digital procurement transformation strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
  • Digital Transformation: Lead the adoption and integration of advanced technologies such as automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to modernize procurement processes and systems.
  • Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardize procurement procedures, and establish best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Change Management: Drive cultural and organizational change to support the digital transformation journey, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and effective adoption of new processes and technologies.
  • Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of digital initiatives and report on progress to senior leadership.
  • Supplier Collaboration: Enhance supplier relationships through digital platforms, fostering collaboration, transparency, and mutual value creation.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital procurement transformations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 15+ years in procurement or supply chain management, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles focused on digital transformation initiatives.
  • Proficiency in procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and digital tools. Familiarity with emerging technologies such as blockchain, machine learning, and data analytics are highly desirable.
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Capability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive organizational change.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Demonstrated success in leading large-scale digital transformation projects within procurement functions