Job Description
The Associate Director, Procurement Enablement of Responsible Procurement, Governance and Talent Development is responsible for strengthening the governance and capability foundations of Enterprise Procurement & Supplier Management (ESPM). Reporting to the Director, Procurement Enablement and working with him and the Supplier Management Leadership team, this role owns three connected agendas for the function: the governance framework —policies, procedures, playbooks, standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) — and the compliance reporting behind it; the design, execution, and reporting of the function's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy in partnership with the Corporate governing functions and EPSM's category and sourcing teams.
The role also leads the design and delivery of EPSM's talent development framework to develop procurement talent at every level. This includes managing the EPSM's Talent Strategy, developed in partnership with the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and his leadership team, and Human Resources (HR). Once established, the role will assume full accountability of EPSM's Procurement Academy's day-to-day operation.
This is an individual contributor role that leads through influence rather than direct authority. Acting as a trusted advisor and change leader across ESPM, building strong stakeholder relationships and driving adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :
1. Procurement Governance
* Own governance accountability for procurement policies, procedures, playbooks, standards, and SOPs
* Own and drive compliance reporting for these policies, procedures, playbooks, and SOPs.
* Own the EPSM intranet page end to end — design, structure, content updates, and publishing — keeping governance documents, and functional content current and accurate.
* Support the identification and implementation of process improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience.
* Collaborate with other Procurement Excellence Leads and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
* Support the development and refinement of procurement systems and tools, ensuring alignment with processes.
* Act as the point of contact and escalation lead for compliance-related issues within Enterprise Procurement & Supplier Management.
* Support audit readiness and documentation management to maintain governance standards.
* Address audit findings related to procurement processes, in collaboration with the audit team.
* Manage the procurement governance processes to ensure adherence to processes and standards.
* Partner with other functions to report on compliance and process performance.
2. ESG Strategy and Delivery
* Own the design and execution of the procurement ESG strategy and roadmap, aligned with the corporate ESG strategy, including achieving annual targets around scope 3 emissions, supplier economic inclusion, etc.
* Partner with category and sourcing teams to embed ESG considerations into procurement activities and supplier lifecycle management.
* Set clear ESG standards and expectations, and lead supplier communication and engagement to support them.
* Manage stakeholder relationships within and beyond Enterprise Procurement & Supplier Management to advance the ESG agenda.
* Partner with the Center of Excellence, Analytics and other team members to ensure timely, accurate ESG reporting.
* Liaises with Environmental Health and Safety, Legal and other corporate functions to contribute to the ESG mandate.
3. Learning and Development
* In partnership with the CPO, Supplier Management Leadership Team, and HR, design and implement a talent development strategy, including a Procurement Academy, to build procurement capability at all levels, from foundational to advanced.
* Define a capability framework, competency models, and learning pathways aligned to business and procurement strategy.
* Leverage appropriate resources to develop and curate learning content (for example: sourcing management, category management, supplier relationship management, negotiation, digital procurement, and change management).
* Partner with HR and external training providers to deliver blended learning solutions, including formal training, coaching, and communities of practice.
* Track and report on capability maturity, learning effectiveness, and impact on procurement performance.
* Own the Procurement Talent Strategy in partnership with the CPO and the Supplier Management Leadership Team.
Leadership Expectations
* Lead through influence rather than direct authority.
* Act as a trusted advisor to the Supplier Management Leadership Team and wider business stakeholders.
* Build strong relationships across EPSM, HR, and the broader business.
* Drive change and deliver results in a complex, global environment.
* Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Other Responsibilities
* Provide training and development support across the function.
* Resolve issues raised by procurement stakeholders.
* Manage documentation across governance, ESG, and learning workstreams.
* Communicate updates and priorities across EPSM.
* Review and validate data to ensure quality and consistency.
* Collect and act on stakeholder feedback.
Education :
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
* Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in procurement operations or governance are desirable.
Experience:
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement operations, shared services, or governance roles.
* Proven success managing procurement execution teams and driving operational performance.
* Strong background in compliance and stakeholder engagement.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams and shared services environments.
Competency
* Strategic mindset: ability to align procurement operations with organizational objectives and drive continuous improvement.
* Compliance knowledge: in-depth understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
* Problem-solving ability: strong skills to address operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
* Adaptability: ability to work globally and manage issues and queries as they arise.
Working Conditions :
* Ability to work across time zones and manage global stakeholder relationships
Travel Requirements :
* To be confirmed based on business need.