Director, Indirect Procurement

Overview /Objective:

The NFL is seeking a self-motivated and ambitious Director, Indirect Procurement to join a newly created Global Procurement function. This person would develop and implement cost-reducing strategies, negotiate agreements, manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement policies.  As part of the role, you will be accountable for designing, executing and delivering well thought out category strategies in partnership with key internal stakeholders. This is an ideal position for an experienced procurement practitioner who is considered as a subject matter expert in typical indirect procurement categories.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various indirect spend categories
• Work closely with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Conduct category spend analysis and supplier segmentation; Develop a deep level of understanding of the global supply base; Lead the strategy and execution to drive cost, innovation, risk management and other value adds including supplier diversity and sustainability.
• Execute market events and RFQ/RFPs from requirements gathering, negotiation to contracting and savings tracking.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects and procurement requirements concurrently across the organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for procurement decisions.
• Develop cost-saving initiatives and track savings against budgetary targets.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on procurement activities and achievements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Monitors supplier performance and holds regular business performance reviews. Leads improvement actions as appropriate.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain for indirect categories.

This role is based on-site in our league office.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advance degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 10 -12 years of experience in procurement, or supply chain management.
  • Experience leading and managing a team
• Skills
  • Subject matter expertise in various indirect categories (i.e. IT, Marketing, Events, Media, Professional Services, Office Services, etc.)
  • Extensive experience of creating, issuing and scoring RFP’s
  • Strong experience in supplier negotiations, developing and executing category strategies.
  • Experience collaborating with cross functional teams and presenting to senior leadership. 
  • Demonstrated track record of exceeding savings targets and financial goals. 
  • Previous experience with large enterprise procurement technologies (i.e. Oracle, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba, etc.)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including creating executive presentations
  • Build effective relationship with departments and continue to elevate procurement team to support a new global function
  • Intermediate skill level in MS Excel/PowerPoint required

Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:

• Ability to multitask and complete projects understanding priority levels
• Eager to jump into new tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable collaborating with employees at all levels and in all departments

Physical Demands:

N/A

Travel:

Some travel may be required for supplier meetings, conferences, and other business needs.

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. This position may require additional hours as needed.

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset