Mid-Stream Operations Lead is responsible for operationalizing and expanding mid-stream procurement strategies to align with business goals. This role’s objectives include optimizing middle office operations, spearheading low-touch category management, and supervising execution of operational sourcing and contract management processes. The lead will also be responsible for cultivating team’s functional knowledge and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee execution of sourcing strategies, ensuring successful delivery and management of cross-divisional sourcing projects that align with organization’s strategic goals
• Define strategic value drivers and comprehensive annual plans for low-touch categories, incorporating category strategies that align with Category Team initiatives and priorities
• Supervise operational sourcing and contract management processes such as development and negotiation of confidential agreements, ensuring adherence to agreed category strategies and polices
• Spearhead low-touch category management from initiation to completion, providing strategic direction and subject matter expertise to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and objectives
• Cultivate team's understanding of approved buying channels and contracting policies through training and development, empowering them to guide stakeholders toward optimal purchasing strategies
• Establish key performance indicators in collaboration with functional leadership, and develop action plans to enhance performance by setting measurable goals and implementing targeted strategies for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement in mid-stream operations by leveraging insights on products and priorities to adapt processes that align with business needs, ensuring sustainable adoption of changes
• Lead and nurture a team of specialists by setting ambitious performance targets, providing tailored coaching, and evaluating team performance, fostering culture of excellence and innovation
• Serve as subject matter expert on mid-stream operations, providing guidance and insights to internal teams and relevant stakeholders groups to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and forge strategic partnerships with other teams to ensure alignment and drive operational excellence