Director of Procurement
Company: Twelve
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Twelve is a new kind of chemical company built for the climate
era. Our breakthrough technology eliminates emissions by turning
CO2 into essential products. We are a team of scientists, engineers
and problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally shift the way the
world addresses climate change and lead the transition to a fossil
free future with our carbon transformation technology.Job
BriefBased in Berkeley, CA, and reporting directly to Twelve's
Chief Productization Officer, the mission of the Director of
Procurement is to support the businesses in adding value and
reducing costs by driving excellence in procurement strategy
development and implementation, supply based management, supplier
relationship management and transactional procurement
processes.With direct responsibility for Twelve's general
purchasing organization, this leader is expected to strengthen the
global Purchasing organization and its capabilities to become an
indispensable business partner on innovation and cost
initiatives.The Director of Procurement will develop long term
sourcing strategies and actionable steps to improve operational
performance, while ensuring best purchasing value and competitive
advantage through the purchasing of capital, direct and indirect
materials and services to support Twelve's fast growing businesses
operations.What You Will DoStrategic Sourcing
- Lead all categories within our procurement structure: Product,
Non-Product related, and R&D
- Lead Sourcing initiatives including but not limited to mapping
out supply chain, strategically aligning suppliers, and vetting
agreements based on Twelve's requirements
- Ensure continuous delivery of annual purchasing savings through
aggressive cost innovation
- Drive spend leverage for select direct material to
significantly higher savings
- Responsible for global talent management
- Provide thought leadership and vision to support the
organizational objectives
- Seen as a key strategic partner across all functions within the
businessPurchasing Organization
- Act as the senior leader and supplier contact point
- Responsible for the E2E Purchasing processes (systems, policies
and processes, P2P )
- Responsible for cross business commodity coordination as
required
- Align Business Groups around the supplier strategy and supply
base consolidation
- Develop/implement Purchasing outsourcing strategyOptimize
Purchasing performance
- Ensure the optimum Purchasing performance to achieve quality,
cost, timing, environmental, safety, sustainability and technology
requirements in line with business objectives
- Deliver committed Key Performance Indicators on e.g. savings
and DPO
- Roll out global materials forecasts and drive material
lead-time reduction programs
- Rationalize the supply base
- Implement stringent procedures on supplier quality assurance
and track progressDevelop Purchasing organization
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- Build a high impact organizational model
- Drive the implementation of Purchasing Contract Management,
aligning processes, master data management and negotiation time
schedules
- Improve knowledge management and contract templates
- Continue enhancing the skill sets of the Purchasing
organization
- Coach and develop key individuals
- Lead the cross sector Purchasing talent processWho You
AreExperienced Procurement Leader
- 15+ years of experience in Purchasing, BPO and supply chain,
and ideally will have already served as a leader for a world class
purchasing organization, with a background in engineering, science,
or technology in a related field such as energy, automotive,
transportation, aerospace, etc.
- A proven track record of forming win-win partnerships with
suppliers, this leader should bring both a strategic and 'hands on'
mindset and a proven track record in change management.
- This person will be comfortable with managing diverse teams of
people and should be culturally attuned to succeeding in a complex,
high growth environment.
- Demonstrated experience in optimized use of an ERP system to
deliver on the purchasing needs of a fast growing organization
- Experience executing supplier agreements from start to
finishBusiness acumen
- Demonstrated strategic capability to devise short- and long-
term Purchasing strategies, balanced by the operational capability
to implement them.
- Strong general business acumen and can play a key role on the
broader senior leadership team with demonstrated ability to be
highly analytical, process-driven and results-oriented, with a bias
for action.Executing for results
- The successful candidate will be a leader for change in
Purchasing strategy and process and must be capable of creating a
sense of urgency while having the ability to break down complex
problems, systematically identify causes and develop
solutions.
- This includes an ability to adapt to altering situations, to
persist despite setbacks, and to get things done.Leading teams
- Strong experience as a motivational leader who engages the team
through enthusiasm and excitement about the business.
- Demonstrated track record in recruiting and retaining highly
talented individuals and managing in a challenging fast paced
environment and also have the attributes of a mentor or teacher who
can develop a performance-oriented team and build a strong bench of
talent.Strong Communicator/Influencer
- Strong leadership skills and be able to communicate clearly
with a wide range of constituents.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with senior leaders throughout
the company to ensure credibility and collaboration between the
Purchasing organization and the business while maintaining a
reputation for unimpeachable integrity.Twelve Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid sick days and vacation
- Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with
experience
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
We believe that the unique contributions of each individual is the
driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture
continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we
never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital,
veteran, or disability status.
Want to work with us but don't see a current opening that fits your
background? Email us at talent@twelve.co.
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