Director of Procurement

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Director of Procurement

Summary

Be part of the exciting future of entertainment and add your talents to those of an amazing team. For more than 40 years, Dolby has led the way in developing innovative entertainment products and technologies used by consumers and professionals worldwide. Innovations from Dolby can be heard in consumer audio and video products, entertainment software, and professional sound applications, including music recording, broadcasting, and sound for motion pictures.
Now Dolby is defining high-definition audio and systems for delivering breathtaking digital cinema. Our long-standing commitment to research and development enables our focus to remain on solutions that work today and are prepared for the future. That’s what keeps us on the leading edge of the industry.
Our company philosophy encourages creativity, collaboration, and the desire to perceive things differently. We have been recognized as one of the top 100 best places to work in the Bay Area. We offer a unique and rich array of benefits, including a flexible work schedule and an assortment of health coverage options. We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team.


Job Description

Evaluate the current MRO Purchasing process and establish a central Purchasing department and related processes and procedures. Direct the MRO purchasing function, including managerial and administrative responsibilities. Manage and oversee the company’s purchasing programs including, but not limited to, technology, marketing, communications, asset purchases, office equipment and supplies, non-inventory tools and equipment, and other vendor spend. Provide guidance to maintain communications between Purchasing and business owners. Review proposals for price, delivery time and quality and then select the supplier. Evaluate price trends, new products and Procure to Pay processes and establish objectives. Monitor the cost, schedule and performance factors of major subcontractors. Research and develop sources of supply for assigned commodities.


Job Functions


Create new policies and procedures where no precedent exists within the company.

Develop and set transactional Procure to Pay metric targets and quantify value. Work with Procurement buyers, Accounts Payable and Management to meet or exceed P2P transactional procurement targets via training, collaborative problem solving, on-going coaching and defining actionable process improvements.

Work closely with department managers and VPs to support their purchasing requirements and budget constraints.

Negotiate long-term letters of intent to ensure on-time delivery of quality products and services with the best competitive market pricing. Review current supplier base, assess capabilities and strengths (quality, support, availability, reliability, selection, pricing, delivery and credit terms) and promote quality improvements as appropriate.

Develop and implement a new supplier selection process while ensuring current suppliers are meeting the business objectives. Manage existing vendor relationships; review and negotiate vendor contracts, interfacing with Legal as required.

Work closely with Accounts Payable staff to resolve vendor issues. Perform cost analysis and propose cost reduction and operating quality and efficiency measures for purchasing programs.

Develop departmental guidelines consistent with GAAP and internal SOX compliance. Set up method to track and maintain compliance to all external reporting requirements. Deliver quarterly SOX Self-Assessment review for MRO Purchasing controls.

Work towards the implementation of worldwide purchasing practices which will ensure the availability of quality products and services, on-time and at the best competitive market pricing.

Oversee the daily operation of the MRO Purchasing functions. Perform routine supervisory duties such as hiring new employees, orientation and training, setting goals and performance objectives, performance management, evaluations, employee counseling, policy implementation, and employee relations.

Required Skills & Education

Qualified candidates with 7 years+ of related experience with proven negotiation skills and the ability to lead, motivate and influence others. Individual must be customer-service oriented, technically savvy, and capable of reporting metrics on a consistent basis.


Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated skills with written and verbal communications, and interpersonal interactions with all levels.

Significant experience in procurement with track record for cost control & quality.

Project management skills, including project/team leadership experience.

Demonstrated problem resolution skills, negotiation skills and cross functional influence.

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction in a dynamic environment.

Ability to think strategically and apply strong analytical skills.

Experience with purchasing processes and related ERP systems (PeopleSoft experience a plus) and desktop applications, particularly MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.





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