Requistion Number: 25824 

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Job Summary

The Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) has been implemented to support the organization by managing the strategy, key processes, metrics and communications.  In addition, the leader is responsible for managing the Supplier Diversity Program for the organization.  

 

This group within the Global Procurement is a support function; the leader has the responsibility for coordinating activities and deliverables for the broader procurement team.

 

The COE will be organized by eight (8) primary capability areas: 

Governance: Policies, procedures, tools, and templates. Supplier Relationship/Risk Management (SRM): Supplier lifecycle management, supplier performance, qualification, risk management, safety, communications, change management, diversity, and inclusion. Category Management: Best practices and world-class standards in sourcing, Contracting, Category Management and Strategy.  Procurement Operations: Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Contract Execution, Supplier On-Boarding, and Accounts Payable. Procurement Technology: SAP Ariba, ERPs, S2P enablement and enhancements. Master Data Management (MDM): Spend/supplier/material master data, performance, compliance, and reporting.  People: Best in-class training and enablement of Global procurement FTE through the development and management of training program that will support talent development for Procurement personnel. Supplier Diversity & ESG: Work closely with leadership to establish Supplier Diversity and ESG goals for Global procurement portfolio of suppliers.   Duties and Responsibilities Coordinates the development of all procurement policies and procedures with the Global Procurement Leadership Team (GPLT). Manages and reports on internal KPIs, including but not limited to Value Delivery, Compliance, Process Efficiency and Diversity. Leads the development of the Procurement Technology Strategy and roadmap through collaboration with the GPLT and IT. Manage any SOX compliance programs applicable to the procurement function. Manages the Global Procurement Department Budgets. Designs, develops, and execute strategies that enable a world-class Procurement COE function.  Develops and manages a comprehensive set of Procurement operational reports to optimize center and site business decision-making regarding spend management, savings delivery, inventory management, supplier management, and risk management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proven track record of development, enablement, and enhancement of a Global Procurement COE.   Demonstrate experience in leading the development and implementation of a COE, and deep procurement/business transformation experience including integrated digital, data, process and talent transformations.  Past experience will have been heavily focused on best-practice governance (policies, procedures, tools, templates, data, performance and compliance reporting), procurement process redesign and improvement, eProcurement systems (SAP-Ariba/Coupa/iValua etc.), risk management, communications and change management, spend management, strategic sourcing, and category management (consulting and corporate experience is preferred).  Strong program management, project management and leadership experience within a transforming procurement or supply chain organization, or COE. Education and Experience College Graduate BS in business related major.  Advanced degree a plus.  12-15 years’ experience. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent desirable.

AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

 

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.  Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.