Job Description The Director - Procurement Systems & Analytics is responsible for leading the strategy governance optimization and continuous improvement of procurement technology platforms and analytics capabilities. This role drives digital transformation across the Source-to-Pay S2P ecosystem enabling data-driven decision-making operational excellence compliance and value creation across the enterprise. The Director also ensures procurement systems and data architectures support proactive supplier risk identification monitoring and mitigation. Partnering closely with Procurement Finance IT Legal Risk and business stakeholders the Director ensures platforms are integrated secure scalable and capable of delivering predictive insights that protect business continuity and enterprise value The Director partners closely with its stakeholders across the organization to ensure procurement systems are scalable integrated secure and aligned with business strategy. This leader oversees procurement analytics reporting automation and system innovation initiatives to enhance visibility performance and savings realization. Procurement Systems Strategy Develop and execute the roadmap for procurement systems e.g. S2P P2P contract lifecycle management supplier management tools Lead system optimization upgrades enhancements and integrations with ERP and enterprise platforms Establish governance controls and data standards to ensure system integrity compliance and policy adherence Drive adoption and change management across procurement technologies Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement and IT for system priorities and support Digital Transformation & Innovation Identify opportunities to digitize and automate procurement processes Lead implementation of new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and visibility Benchmark industry best practices and emerging procurement technologies Partner with cross-functional teams to enable end-to-end process improvements Analytics & Data Strategy Define and implement a procurement analytics strategy aligned with enterprise objectives Oversee spend analytics supplier performance analytics savings tracking compliance reporting and risk dashboards Build executive-level reporting and KPI frameworks to measure procurement performance and value delivery Leverage advanced analytics automation AIML and predictive insights to improve sourcing and supplier decisions Ensure high data quality standards governance and master data management Supplier Risk Systems & Intelligence System-Focused Lead the design and enablement of supplier risk analytics frameworks embedded within procurement systems Oversee integration of third-party risk data sources financial health geopolitical ESG cyber operational sanctions etc. into procurement platforms Develop automated risk scoring models and dashboards to provide real-time supplier risk visibility Enable early-warning indicators through data monitoring alerts and exception reporting Partner with Enterprise Risk Legal Compliance and Cyber teams to ensure supplier risk data is standardized and actionable Drive automation of risk assessments onboarding due diligence workflows and periodic risk refresh Establish risk data governance and audit-ready documentation standards within procurement systems Leadership Lead and develop a high performing team act as a trusted advisor to leadership and stakeholders Influence cross-functional stakeholders to promote a culture of accountability integrity and compliance
As a global employer, Quaker Chemical and it's subsidiaries has developed a unique culture that encourages high involvement and active collaboration at all levels. We are committed to creating a work environment which values and leverages diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.
Quaker supports career growth, placing strong emphasis on personal and professional development. Individuals who are prepared to drive their own advancement will find challenges in various assignments, on-the-job training, formal and informal development and structured educational opportunities. Advancement in Quaker is based on individual performance, business needs and individual interest and capabilities. We seek to hire those who share our values, and want to expand and apply their talents to make a difference. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program, and much more!