Director, Procurement
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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The Director, Procurement is responsible for managing, training and end user support of our procurement activities. This position is charged with implementing purchasing strategies, monitoring supplier performance, negotiating supplier contracts, developing organization structure and enforcing procurement policies. This position provides subject matter expertise to ensure the sourcing and procurement needs of our business are being achieved in a controlled and efficient manner.

Schedule and Location:

• The position has a hybrid work schedule consisting of Tuesday through Thursday in the office. Monday and Friday provide the option to work remotely or from the office.
• This open role is located at our modern ten-story corporate headquarters in Spring, Texas.

What You Will Do:

• Develop effective and productive working relationships with various levels of management to understand their procurement needs and implement targeted strategies to address those needs.
• Identify and establish policies related to buying goods and services for ABS and its entities.
• Oversee implementation of sound procurement systems.
• Direct the preparation, development and consolidation of operating budgets.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Create reports and utilize available procurement data to analyze information about sourcing, costs, supplier performance, contract terms, and spend risk indicators.
• Supervise the day-to-day procurement and sourcing activities such as competitive bidding, executing cost savings strategies, leading contract negotiations, cultivating supplier partnerships, and monitoring spend analytics.
• Manage the ABS global procurement function including hiring, training, and mentoring procurement personnel.
• Ensure bids comply with established requirements and applicable regulations.
• Recommend actions for improving control, operating results and reporting systems.
• Serve as a point of escalation for issue management and disputes, driving those issues to resolution.
• Maintain an account of third party spend by category/type, location and supplier.
• Provide the CFO, Executive and Corporate Management with financial/operational information and analysis for making informed decisions and evaluating performance.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and/or certifications.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of Procurement Program or Strategic Sourcing management experience with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a management position.
• Extensive accounting experience in an international service environment with considerable experience in a senior financial management position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent managerial skills in the areas of team development, organization, negotiation, relationship building, planning and implementation.
• Highly developed analytical, supervisory and inter-personal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably Oracle.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Shall be able to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to various levels of management.
• Ability to understand and navigate the supplier contract lifecycle from contract origination to contract completion.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management system.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to the Vice President, Financial Shared Services, or other designated executive. Positions directly reporting to this role will be designated by the Vice President, Financial Shared Services

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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