Procurement Senior Director

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Avid is looking for a Procurement Senior Director! This is a fantastic opportunity to provide guidance on vendor decisions, oversee the team who executes on decisions, handle contract negotiations, proactively look for areas of operational improvement, communicate with stakeholders across the business, deliver savings/rationalization goals & foster a collaborative work environment.

This is a remote first position, located in the USA.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Establish systems and optimize processes to facilitate a seamless and efficient procurement motion. This will include a review of existing departmental processes, establishing SLAs & creating a plan for continual improvement.
• Responsibly steward Avid’s resources – ensuring that the business makes sound decisions based on use case & market knowledge.
• Manage vendor-related projects, unblocking issues, reporting on progress & ensuring deliverables are completed on time. Communicate across teams, delivering on savings goals & supporting wherever needed.
• Handle contract negotiations directly, serving as an escalation point & or proxy where appropriate.
• Set the tone for clear communications & processes.
• Report on progress to C-Suite on a regular basis.
• Build relationships and foster a positive team culture.
• Manage an offshore Procurement team.
• Collaborate with CFO office on departmental roadmap, leading initiatives for improvements and adjustments.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are inquisitive – viewing every ROI through a critical lens.
• You are comfortable questioning the status quo.
• You are passionate about building repeatable & easy-to-follow processes.
• You see automation as the key to focusing you & your team’s efforts.
• You are savvy – aware of fair market value & negotiating techniques.
• You are a mentor – supporting the growth & development of your team.
• You aren’t afraid of a challenge & quick to provide encouragement.
• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a director or higher role (operational focus is a must, project management experience a bonus) and a proven track record of delivering on objectives.

Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ABOUT AVID

Avid makes technology and collaborative tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recording and live concerts.

To learn how Avid powers greater creators or for more information, visit www.avid.com.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!