APi Group · 1 day ago
Procurement Operations Leader - North America
New Brighton, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $121K/yr
5+ years expAPi Group is a global leader in safety and specialty services, committed to Building Great Leaders®. The Procurement Operations Leader will support strategic procurement processes and enhance system functionality, focusing on efficiency and user support within the North America Safety Segment.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Process Governance: monitor design and development progress, update the strategic roadmap, and ensure compliance with APi standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain transparent documentation, and conduct regular reviews to identify and resolve issues. Track progress of design + development against backlog for respective product/sub-workstream areas and updating strategic roadmap as needed
Optimizing procurement processes, inventory and supply chain functions: achieve business goals, reduce costs, ensure compliance through continuous improvement and adherence to APi Group Central Premise + ‘One Procurement’ aspiration
Leading and coaching: support operating company teams and sustainment analysts, contributing to talent development and fostering an environment of continuous improvement for the hands on keyboard leader experience. Our guiding principle at APi Group is Building Great Leaders and we showcase this through every action and activity
Streamline supplier onboarding and engagement processes: drive supplier development and connectivity between external and internal stakeholders to maintain price books, catalogs, PO acknowledgment and invoice matching activities for accuracy to ensure downstream efficiency
Change and Comms + Release Management: Work closely with OCM + release functional release managers in the execution of bi-monthly/monthly updates, internally (amongst workstream, enterprise procurement team and businesses) and externally (suppliers + portal end users). Be a change agent and leader to evangelize best practices and speed of adoption
Promote awareness of the platform + processes: Champion adoption of platform and train business leaders on sourcing, procurement, inventory and newly enabled processes via best practices
Partner with cross-functional teams: Develop comprehensive training materials and communication plans that address diverse learning needs, supporting seamless integration of new functionalities and updates. Engage with end users to gather feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and foster a culture of open communication and knowledge sharing, ultimately driving sustainable process excellence and innovation within the procurement function
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in field related to computer science, information technology, business or other relevant business application
5-7 years of experience within procurement
3+ years relevant experience in procurement category management, supplier management, operational procurement
Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes, and procedures
Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills and techniques
Proven experience administering problem solving methodology and executing against prioritized backlog
Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal interactions skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comprehensive knowledge of e-procurement + tier (1) ERP applications + Microsoft Office tools; ability to navigate and utilize MS Excel, PowerPoint and Office with high degree of proficiency; ability to utilize other network resources to find information, seek solutions and address questions
Preferred
Change management + communications experience
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Resolute character, ethics, commitment and reliability
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes in priority quickly and seamlessly
Benefits
Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Access to corporate fitness center
Wellness Program
401K with employer match
Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Profit Sharing
Generous paid time off
Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings
Company
APi Group
APi Group is a construction company specializing in life safety, specialty construction, and energy services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.52B2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-04-17Post Ipo Equity· $412.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Secondary· $361.99M
Leadership Team
Russell Becker
CEO and President
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