Associate Director, Procurement Operations
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement operating models, policies, and standard operating procedures. Establish governance frameworks aligned with internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory expectations to ensure end-to-end procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and well controlled. Partner with Finance and AP to improve purchase to pay accuracy, cycle time, and compliance while serving as the subject matter expert in procurement systems, policies, and operating models. Own business requirements, process design, testing, data readiness, and post go live stabilization for Workday ERP implementation, including Procurement, Supplier Management, and Financials integrations. Define master data standards, supplier data governance, and catalog strategies within Workday, establish KPI frameworks, and lead, coach, and develop team members. Requires eight years of procurement experience, three years in leadership, and direct Workday ERP implementation expertise. Must reside within commutable distance of Dallas, TX.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in procurement, procurement operations, sourcing operations, or financial systems enabled procurement
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a leadership or managerial role
- Direct experience leading or supporting ERP implementations, with specific hands-on experience in Workday Procurement
- Proven experience designing and operating procurement processes within ERP systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Strong understanding of procurement controls, approval authorities, and audit requirements (SOX)
- Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross functional, system driven initiatives
- Strong change management and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/reporting tools
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Dallas, TX
- Ability to work between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed
- An applicant must be authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for this position
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- MBA
- C.S.P. (Certified Sourcing Professional), CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management), or equivalent
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