Senior Director of Global Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence

For over 50 years, Mirion has provided products, services, and software that allow our customers to safely leverage the power of ionizing radiation for the greater good of humanity through critical applications in the medical, nuclear, defense markets, as well as laboratories, scientific research, analysis and exploration. We are a global business with HQ and Corporate department in the USA.

At Mirion Technologies, we partner with industry leaders to advance radiation safety and empower the next wave of critical innovation.

This position is a global role and reports to the VP, Chief Procurement Officer (Corporate). Frequent / Extensive travel to other sites may be required.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Director of Global Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence is a strategic global role that is responsible for driving Procurement performance to maximize EBIT contribution and coordinating the organization’s global procurement excellence program. This role achieves this by spearheading upskilling initiatives, process optimization, and establishing robust standards for all key Procurement activities. The role will act as the global process owner and requires staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and industry best practices, and evaluating and implementing innovative solutions to enhance supply chain visibility, agility, and collaboration across the global stakeholder community.

Collaboration with internal stakeholders is crucial to drive cross-functional and sector/function alignment and improve overall supply chain effectiveness and efficiencies, developing systems and tools for monitoring performance, collecting data, and generating regular reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement. It also involves implementing risk management strategies to mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks, staying updated on market trends, geopolitical factors, and regulatory changes.

Furthermore, the role requires fostering effective communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across sectors and functions, building strong working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, and adopting appropriate assurance controls to ensure that supply chain financial and risk considerations are made through the end-to-end lifecycle. The role will translate strategic plans and execute associated operational activity.

This role includes leading and mentoring global procurement and supply chain team members, setting clear objectives, providing guidance and support, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.

Main Responsibilities:

Global Procurement Program Coordination:

• Lead the program activity for the organisation’s global efficiency programs, defining its reporting, governance, structure, and processes to ensure effective delivery of financial targets.
• Establish clear accountability for savings targets and other appropriate KPI’s across the Procurement organisation and implement rigorous tracking and reporting mechanisms.
• Identify and mitigate risks to the delivery of the global procurement excellence program, proactively implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Function as the representative leader for the global procurement excellence program in wider business forums as appropriate

Performance:

• Own the global spend cube and provide spend analysis, focusing on identifying cost optimization opportunities.
• Establish spend targets per category in alignment with overall business priorities and with a clear focus on maximizing EBIT contribution and free cash flow (FCF).
• Develop and report upon global Procurement & Supply Chain KPI’s and metrics.
• Develop and maintain tools for spend analysis, RFP frameworks, supplier evaluation, and guidelines for all categories, with a focus on maximizing financial value.
• Develop contract frameworks that prioritize financial optimization (FCF) and EBIT delivery and risk reduction.
• Define a supplier code of conduct that promotes ethical practices and minimizes financial risks.
• Develop tools for supplier segmentation, evaluation, and ranking, with a focus on identifying supplier risks and leveraging suppliers that can contribute most effectively to EBIT improvement.

Global Process Owner and process optimization:

• Provide global leadership of the development and implementation of a supply chain processes, engage with the organisation to drive longer term supply chain management planning,
• Create and deliver a strategy and action plan to lead a best-in-class Procurement function through benchmarking and a recognised maturity matrix.

Supply Chain Systems:

• Direct the review of proposed Procurement tools to ensure that they support the delivery of financial targets and enhance overall efficiency.
• Champion the use of technology to execute the Procure-to-Pay and Source to Contract processes, driving automation, efficiency, and collaboration.

Governance:

• Ensure all global supply chain governance and policies are in line with regulations and internal standards to maintain financial control and minimise risks that could negatively impact financial performance or the organisations reputation.
• Lead on external supply chain audits and address critical findings.

Leadership:

• Engage with global leadership teams to capture, implement and manage the supply chain strategy for the next 5 years.
• Engage with the business to drive a culture of longer-term supplier planning focussed on risk management and cost optimisation.
• Create and deliver a strategy and action plan to lead a best-in-class Procurement function through benchmarking and a recognised maturity matrix.
• Represent the organisation in strategic external forums with customers and peers, establishing and maintaining progressive collaboration.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

1. Program Management, Reporting and Procurement Expertise
   • Proven experience in procurement efficiency programs, with a strong track record of delivering significant EBIT cost savings.
   • Expert knowledge of the creation, implementation and reporting of best practice reporting metrics and tools
   • Expertise in the design, operations, and performance of best-in-class global supply chain management processes to drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation.
   • Proven ability to lead significant integration and transformation of people, processes, and systems, embedding best supply chain practices.
2. Financial & Analytical Acumen
   • Strong analytical, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities.
   • Experience supporting the development of a comprehensive and global approach to enterprise-level risk management.
3. Stakeholder & Leadership Effectiveness
   • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information and secure buy-in for cost-saving initiatives.
   • Ability to serve as a role model leader, effectively influencing individuals from executive levels to business stakeholders.
   • Ability to provide relevant support, guidance, and mentorship to global procurement teams.
4. Collaboration & Organizational Integration
   • Ability to work effectively in a global, hybrid organization (matrix) within federated P&L structures, collaborating across functions to achieve financial targets.
   • Proven ability to develop and strengthen the organization’s global position in supply and customer markets, leveraging market positioning, reputation, and business brand profile.
5. Technology & Systems Proficiency
   • Advanced proficiency in relevant procurement tools and systems with the ability to leverage technology to drive efficiency and cost reduction.
6. Supplier & Risk Management
   • Extensive experience in supply chain risk management and supplier relationship management, with a focus on mitigating financial risks and maximizing supplier value.
7. Talent Development & Culture Building
   • Ability to drive a high-performance culture by benchmarking training needs and creating/delivering plans to ensure team members are suitably trained, qualified, and engaged.
   • Ability to promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality across the global organization.
8. External Engagement & Market Intelligence
   • Ability to develop effective external contacts and relationships to ensure the organization benefits from professional networks and supporting systems.

Skills and Attributes:

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• MCIPS Qualified or equivalent experience
• Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• Proven record in developing and executing global category strategies that drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation.
• Experience managing global procurement and sourcing operations, including working with international suppliers and navigating cross-cultural dynamics.
• Experience in managing global procurement operations, including working with international suppliers and navigating cross-cultural dynamics.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Expert knowledge of procurement software and systems, as well as data analytics tools.
• Experience working in a fast-paced ISO-regulated environment.
• Experience in the import/export of regulated products
• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international

If you are interested in our vacancy and wish to apply, please email your CV to Gosia Szczerba, HR Director E&A [email protected].