Director Procurement Operations

The Global Procurement Operations Director is responsible for leading regional Procurement Operations teams that support the end-to-end Purchase Order-to-Pay (P2P) service delivery model. This role partners closely with global Procurement Category teams, suppliers, and cross-functional collaborators to drive operational excellence, transform service delivery, and support business objectives.

The successful candidate will establish strategic direction, optimize procurement processes, and foster a customer-centric culture while using digital technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance operational performance. This leader will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and aligning procurement operations with long-term business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year Procurement Operations strategy aligned with business objectives, collaborator needs, and evolving supplier landscapes.
• Lead regional Procurement Operations teams across Purchase Order-to-Pay processes, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and global consistency.
• Drive AI and automation adoption within Procurement Operations, applying AI best-known methods (BKMs), intelligent workflows, and human-in-the-loop solutions to improve efficiency, decision-making, and collaborator experiences.
• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs), service metrics, operational controls, and departmental performance plans.
• Partner with senior business leaders, Procurement Category teams, and global collaborators to develop and implement strategic solutions that support business growth and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement procedures while maintaining strong governance and risk management practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, manage conflict, and promote a customer-focused approach.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement leaders and teams while effectively communicating corporate initiatives, strategic priorities, and organizational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale procurement, supply chain, or operations organizations.
• 12+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably supporting High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) environments.
• 5+ years of experience in a global operations, procurement, or supply chain leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience establishing operational metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading strategic transformation programs.
• Proven proficiency in AI, automation, and data-driven decision making, with experience leading AI-enabled business transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of semiconductor process and equipment knowledge.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled procurement solutions, human-in-the-loop workflows, and intelligent process automation.
• Strong executive collaborator management skills with experience influencing senior leaders across global organizations.
• Track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and cost optimization initiatives within manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing global teams and driving standardized solutions across multiple regions and functions.