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Role Description
Dropbox is seeking a Procurement Transformation Lead to drive the evolution of our technology stack, pushing boundaries, leveraging emerging capabilities, & setting new standards in purchasing automation. This role will focus on crafting & implementing a strategic vision that boosts efficiency, resilience, & competitive advantage through advanced systems & processes. Youll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, innovative partners, startups, & industry leaders to advance procurement, embedding Dropbox products & next-generation tools throughout our operations.
Ideal candidates thrive on strategic thinking, bold innovation, & a commitment to driving initiatives to completion. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Procurement Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role in Dropboxs AI First journey, bringing creativity & adaptability to simplify purchasing within a dynamic organization.
Responsibilities
- Define the Future of Procurement: Develop a forward-looking technology strategy that aligns procurement with Dropboxs goals, positioning it as a source of innovation & business value.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Inspire a culture that embraces automation, simplification, digitization, & self-serve solutions, fostering bold thinking & experimentation.
- Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with startups, suppliers, & industry experts to roadmap, design, & pilot cutting-edge solutions that advance procurement innovation.
- Lead Transformation Initiatives: Drive the ongoing pipeline of transformation initiatives across the tech stack, accelerating time-to-value & enhancing procurements strategic impact.
- Integrate Emerging Technologies: Team up with our valued partners to identify, test, & optimize new capabilities in alignment with Dropboxs AI-first approach.
- Adopt Next-Gen Solutions: Continuously evaluate disruptive, high-impact technologies to enhance procurements strategic value.Foster
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Dropbox teams to ensure that transformation initiatives meet business needs & priorities.
- Inspire Change Across Teams: Influence cross-functional groups to embrace innovative approaches & technologies that add value across the organization.
- Strengthen End-to-End Collaboration: Drive purchasing process innovation by collaborating with teams in Technology, Risk, & Supply Chain to implement impactful change.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience with a track record of progressive impact;
- 7+ years of experience driving or influencing system & process transformations;
- 5+ years in procurement, either as a practitioner, in industry, or in consulting.
- Versatile thought leader with a strong understanding of what it takes to drive business success;
- Visionary thinker with the ability to envision transformative changes beyond traditional methods;
- Innovation-driven, with a passion for emerging technologies & challenging the status quo;
- Data enthusiast with a knack for deep analysis & uncovering valuable insights;
- Effective communicator skilled in presenting ideas clearly to inspire change & secure stakeholder buy-in;
- Proven project leader, capable of driving high-impact initiatives from concept to completion;
- Experienced with digital tools, including generative AI, RPA, & spend management solutions;
- In-depth knowledge of procurement trends, capabilities, & key industry players;
- Unwavering commitment to customer-focused solutions.
- Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the following tools:
- Procurement & Sourcing: Oracle Fusion/Cloud, ServiceNow, UiPath
- End to End Purchasing: Jira, Ironclad, VMS, DJ
- Collaboration: Dropbox Paper, Capture, Sign, DocSend, Dash
- Analytics & Reporting: Oracle Analytics Cloud, Tableau, Alteryx
- Business Applications: G-Suite, Slack, Zoom
Compensation
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