Director, Global Procurement Operations

The Director, Global Procurement Operations sets the enterprise vision and leads end-to-end execution of Grace's Source to Pay (S2P) and Supplier Lifecycle Management capabilities, overseeing ~$2B in spend. The role drives global process design, governance, digital enablement, and operational excellence. It's accountable for defining and delivering procurement technology strategy, including Ariba, and ensures scalable, compliant, value-creating processes from supplier onboarding through payment, performance, and risk.

What You Will Do

The Director will own and execute the global S2P digital roadmap, driving automation, standardization, and scale. They will lead optimization and continuous improvement of Ariba/SAP and connected procurement technologies, delivering step-change improvements in cycle time, productivity, user experience, and data transparency.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have executive-level presence, proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders, and drive change. They will have strong commercial and relationship management skills, action-oriented leadership, and a track record of delivering outcomes through teams.

Requirements

• Executive-level presence and proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders and drive change
• Strong commercial and relationship management skills; builds trusted, collaborative partnerships
• Action-oriented, results-driven leader with a track record of delivering outcomes through teams
• Deep expertise in global S2P, including process design, governance, controls, and digital enablement
• Demonstrated change-leadership in driving digital adoption across regions and functions, including stakeholder engagement, training strategies, communication, and continuous improvement
• Deep experience as a GPO designing and governing standardized process frameworks, including ownership of processes, operating models, KPIs, and continuous improvement mechanisms
• Strong business and financial acumen, including supplier financial health and total cost management
• Advanced analytical capability: leverages data to drive decisions and improve E2E performance
• Clear, compelling communicator effective across regions, cultures, and senior audiences
• Proven program, project, and change leader managing multiple strategic initiatives
• Hands-on experience implementing enterprise procurement platforms and analytics tools
• 5+ years of effective leadership and collaboration with global operations in GBS environments
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale S2P processes and procurement digitalization initiatives
• Deep experience working directly with suppliers to balance commercial needs, risk, and total cost while building collaborative partnerships
• Proven leadership of large, complex programs and high-performance global teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program