Job Description

Global Business Solutions (GBS) organization is responsible for the design, governance and execution of global processes. Within GBS, the Source to Settle (STS) organization is responsible for ensuring purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments are processed timely and efficiently.  The StS process includes Vendor Master Data setup, Supplier Registration & Onboarding, Purchasing, Invoicing, Settlements and STS Support for both internal business stakeholders and external suppliers.

 

The Associate Director, Source to Settle Purchasing is accountable for the Global Process Ownership and Governance of all purchasing activities, as well as the Operational Delivery of purchasing activities performed within GBS. Purchasing activities include the creation and approval of purchase requisitions, and the management of purchase orders through to closure.

 

The individual will focus on process definition, governance, improvement and optimization for both direct and indirect purchasing activities across the globe. They will partner closely with our Procurement and Supply Chain organizations, understanding their vision and priorities to ensure the purchasing processes drive adherence to their strategic objectives. They will identify and prioritize technical solutions and opportunities, define system requirements and partner closely with our IT organization to test and deploy system changes. They must have a strong understanding of the purchasing business processes and the surrounding processes, as well as good understanding of system design and behaviour, and key data elements within the purchasing processes.

 

The individual will lead the Purchasing Support activities, ensuring our STS support teams ability to effectively support the business with purchasing queries, and governing the purchasing activities performed by our business process outsourcing provider. They are accountable to ensure SLAs, quality and turnaround times are met by this group, as well as identifying and implementing process and technical solutions to drive process effectiveness and efficiencies.

 

The Associate Director, Source to Settle Purchasing will define and own the KPIs around our purchasing processes, striving for continuous improvements and alignment to best practices. The Purchasing Associate Director is responsible for defining and implementing our strategy around Purchasing, with a goal to improving user and supplier experience, driving operational effectiveness and digital transformation.

 

The work will involve applying strategic planning and resource management skills, as well as ‘thinking outside of the box’, root-cause analysis and identification, solutioning and business process analysis. They should also demonstrate strategic thinking, a global and cross functional mindset, strong business judgement and effective communication. To be successful, the incumbent is expected to establish and maintain strong, positive business relationships cross-divisionally and cross-regionally, be an effective  problem solver, effectively manage a team to deliver on priorities, and demonstrate a strong aptitude for leadership.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferredMinimum of 5 years of STS experience requiredFluency in English requiredStrong knowledge of direct and indirect purchasing processesTechnical competency and experience using Ariba and SAP for purchasing activitiesProblem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processesWillingness to challenge current thinking/processesAbility to interact with all levels of the organization – senior leaders through working teamsGlobal and continuous improvement mindset

Technical Skills Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint at a minimum) requiredSAP and Ariba experience requiredDemonstrated commitment to education and professional developmentStrong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple projectsStrong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of managementAbility to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertaintyWillingness to travel for meetings and projectsStrong customer service mind-setAbility to think outside of the box to identify new solutions and ways of workingSolid experience identifying and leading change initiatives, strategic thinkingStrong business acumenExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skillsDemonstrated ability to work with and influence highly qualified and culturally diverse professionals

Physical Position Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and internationally for business meetings, workshops and leadership meetingsTravel expectations can be up to 25% of the time

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Accounting Finance, Accounting Finance, Analytical Problem Solving, Business Process Analysis, Business Processes, Business Process Standardization, Business Support, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Communication, Customer-Focused, Customer Technical Support, Data Management, Digital Transformation, Driving Continuous Improvement, Global Mindset, Management Process, Multi-Management, Organizational Implementation, Organizational Planning, Policy Development, Purchase Orders, Purchasing Management, Quality Control Management, Quality Improvement Programs, Requisition Management {+ 5 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

08/4/2025

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Requisition ID:R359643