Build something new with a world-class team.At Genesys, we allow our employees to make their mark by entrusting them to make decisions and do what they’ve been hired to do: their very best. Your potential is waiting; why are you?Genesys is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing to lead the technology strategic sourcing team within the Procurement organization. This role will be a blend of team guidance and contributing to complex, strategic projects. The Director will report to the Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and be an integral part of the ongoing transition from tactical and reactive to strategic and proactive. The results-oriented individual will be influential in engaging with the various teams such as Finance, Legal-Privacy, IT-Infosec, Tax, etc. as needed. The Director will provide commercial leadership amongst these cross-functional teams while developing and executing creative strategies to ensure work is conducted with rigorous professional standards in full compliance with organizational governance.Key Responsibilities:Foster an inclusive, diverse, creative, and engaged environment that enables all team members to contribute to their full potential in conjunction with organizational objectivesLead complex sourcing projects across multi-dimensional businesses and influence stakeholders, vendors, executives, team members both internally and externallyAssign, coordinate, and manage workload of team members to prioritize and accomplish team and company goalsLeads team in developing stakeholder, vendor, and short-term & long-term category strategiesCreate, maintain, and improve relationships with existing partners, sponsors, industry analysts, stakeholders and other cross-functional teams as required to ensure continued engagement and partnershipsDelivers a range of reports relating to and including savings tracking, project status, savings forecasts and spend profiles to key stakeholders. Ensure metrics and action plan are in place for continuous improvementDevelops and delivers formalized presentations of project goals/deliverables, deal summaries, and category strategiesProvides leadership, mentoring, and career development plans for team membersInfluences effectively to ensure business needs consider commercial reality and do not unknowingly compromise valueManages sourcing calendar of events to facilitate budget discussions in conjunction with the strategic finance team and stakeholdersWorks within a cross-cultural, multi/country team to cultivate collaboration and performanceDesirable Skills:This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with a passion for innovation and driving positive change. The candidate must be creative and should be prepared to add value to the short and long-term direction of Strategic Sourcing strategies. You will lead the development and implementation of technology category sourcing strategies to meet challenging business targets, including cost reduction, working capital improvement, productivity improvement, supplier relationship management effectiveness and supply base reduction. The role carries a high level of autonomy to deliver results within an environment where processes are currently being developed and implemented.General Traits:High-energy, high-integrity individual with the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple, concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing prioritiesCommunication skills: Meaningful written and verbal communication. Able to communicate effectively with junior and senior stakeholdersAccountability: Sense of accountability and urgency with the ability to multi-task and prioritize accordinglyInnovation and Growth Mindset: Excellent ability to create from concept and an ability to look for opportunities to apply new and evolving ideas, methods and approachesAnalytical Skills: Thorough problem-solving skills and techniques. Able to understand and carry out spend analysis and draw out conclusions and fact-based decision makingProject Management Skills: Ability to plan deliverables, milestone and sign-off points, monitor activities to achieve organizational goalsNegotiation Skills: Able to identify win-win solutions in a complex situation; able to keep cool under pressure and be able to find solutions in difficult situationsFunctional Knowledge of Procurement processes: Category Planning, Contract Lifecycle Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Stakeholder EngagementMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s DegreeProcurement/Project Management qualification is desirable10+ years of progressive procurement experience preferably in strategic sourcing within the technology category (Software, XaaS, Cloud, Telco, etc.)5+ years of demonstrated experience developing and leading teams that share a common purpose and are motivated to deliver results and influence changeAbility to operate in a highly matrixed environment with demonstrated experience leading other through influenceDemonstrated executive presence and ability to communicate effectively and influence Senior level/C-Suite managementOrganizational awareness and ability to plan, prioritize and make fact-based decisions using sound judgmentCritical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skillsHighly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPointExperience with Procurement/Sourcing solutionsHighly collaborative and flexible with the ability to work both independently, as well as in a team-orientated and exciting, dynamic environment.Key Interfaces, Internal/External:This important position will require establishing and managing relationship(s) across many layers of internal and external interfaces.Reports to the Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing, Technology within the Procurement teamInterfaces with leaders at Sr. Director, Vice-President, and Senior Executive levels within Genesys from all functions including but not limited to Technology, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, IT, and Sales#LI-RemoteCompensation:This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities. $123,500.00 - $256,500.00Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Telehealth coverageFlexible work schedules and work from home opportunitiesDevelopment and career growth opportunitiesOpen Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays401(k) matching programAdoption AssistanceFertility treatmentsMore details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://mygenesysbenefits.comIf a Genesys employee referred you, please use the link they sent you to apply.About Genesys:Every year, Genesys orchestrates billions of remarkable customer experiences for organizations in more than 100 countries. Through the power of our cloud, digital and AI technologies, organizations can realize Experience as a Service™ our vision for empathetic customer experiences at scale. With Genesys, organizations have the power to deliver proactive, predictive, and hyper personalized experiences to deepen their customer connection across every marketing, sales, and service moment on any channel, while also improving employee productivity and engagement. By transforming back-office technology to a modern revenue velocity engine Genesys enables true intimacy at scale to foster customer trust and loyalty. Visit www.genesys.com.Reasonable Accommodations:If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you or someone you know may complete the Reasonable Accommodations Form for assistance. Please use the Candidate field in the dropdown menu to ensure a timely response.This form is designed to assist job seekers who seek reasonable accommodation for the application process. Submissions entered for non-accommodation-related issues, such as following up on an application or submitting a resume, may not receive a response.Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.Please note that recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase.
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