IT Director - Direct and Capital Equipment Procurement
Intel Corporation, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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JR0282455# **Job Details:**## Job Description:The IT Director - Direct Procurement and Factory Equipment is a senior technology and transformation leader responsible for defining, owning, and executing the end-to-end digital strategy for global direct and capital equipment procurement. This role is a cornerstone of the organization's IAO ERP transformation, driving modernization across sourcing, contracting, procurement execution, supplier collaboration, invoicing, and payments.
This leader owns a mission-critical SAP S/4HANA product portfolio and serves as a strategic
partner to Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, and external technology providers. The
role ensures delivery of secure, scalable, compliant, and data-driven procurement capabilities that enable operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business agility at global scale.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategy and Transformation:* Define, govern, and execute a multi-year SAP S/4HANA roadmap aligned with enterprise modernization, supply chain resilience, and digital procurement objectives.* Establish outcome-based OKRs, investment priorities, and capability roadmaps tied directly to measurable business value and transformation milestones.* Serve as the technology thought leader and architect for Direct Procurement platforms, shaping long-term platform strategy and emerging capability adoption.* Influence enterprise architecture decisions to ensure interoperability, scalability, and future readiness across procurement ecosystems.2. Delivery and Execution* Lead the global transformation of direct, indirect, and capital procurement processes leveraging SAP S/4HANA best practices and industry standards.* Own and continuously evolve core procurement capabilities including sourcing, contracts, procurement execution, supplier collaboration, invoicing, subcontracting, and payments.* Ensure scalable, multi-release delivery across complex, highly integrated global landscapes with minimal business disruption.* Provide hands-on leadership across multi-year programs managing 100+ interconnected systems and ecosystems, ensuring alignment, quality, and delivery* discipline.3. Supplier and Contract Enablement* Own and evolve Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) capabilities through Icertis to drive contract compliance, visibility, and risk mitigation.* Lead enterprise document and records management using OpenText to ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and lifecycle governance.* Enable seamless supplier collaboration, B2B integration, and EDI connectivity through E2open, improving supplier onboarding, data accuracy, and transaction automation.* Drive standardization and harmonization of supplier-facing processes across regions and business units.4. Stakeholder Partnership* Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, and IT leadership to drive adoption, change management, and sustained value realization.* Translate business strategy and operational needs into actionable technology roadmaps and executable delivery plans.* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on technology trends, risks, investment trade-offs, and transformation progress.* Facilitate cross-functional alignment between business and technology stakeholders globally.5. Performance and Operations* Define, monitor, and continuously improve KPIs including touchless PO and invoice rates, cycle times, contract compliance, supplier performance, and on-time payments.* Ensure platform stability, security, and compliance, including GRC controls, segregation of duties (SoD), access management, and audit requirements.* Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and technical debt, ensuring operational excellence and resilience.* Establish operational governance models to support sustainable, high-performing procurement platforms.6. Team and Vendor Leadership* Build, mentor, and lead high-performing global teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.* Establish strong vendor and systems integrator governance, ensuring delivery quality, cost effectiveness, and strategic alignment.* Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability maturity within the procurement IT organization.7. Key Domains of Experience* Procurement Expertise: Deep experience in direct and capital procurement; spend management using SAP S/4HANA (MM/Central Procurement) and SAP Ariba.* Supplier Collaboration: Strong background in supplier management, contract lifecycle via Icertis, document management via OpenText, and B2B/EDI orchestration with E2Open.8. Key Soft Skills* Strategic Vision: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps with effective portfolio management and prioritization.* Executive Communication: Clear articulation of value, risks, and trade-offs to senior leadership.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong partnership across Procurement, Finance, and IT; effective change leadership.* Product-Centric Mindset: Experience leading S/4HANA and Ariba transformations with data-driven decision-making.* Talent Development: Passion for mentoring and scaling high-performing teams.## **Qualifications:**Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Alternatively, a prolonged course of study in a specialized field or equivalent experience based on business needs or job requirements.* 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 6+ years of experience with a PhD in software engineering leadership roles.* 10+ expertise in software engineering management, including secure code development and lifecycle practices.* 8 + years driving results through teams, managing performance, and enabling disciplined execution.* 8+ years technical guidance experience with strong problem-solving and group collaboration skills.* 5+ years of experience in SAP S/4HANA procure to pay and SAP Ariba with successful global rollouts and hypercare.* Strong knowledge of procurement processes, compliance, and financial controls (SoD, ITGC, GRC).Preferred Qualifications:* Master's degree in Engineering Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.* 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in software development or technology strategy.* Background in organizational transformation, building effective teams, and fostering breakthrough thinking.* Experience implementing innovative engineering approaches and disrupting conventional practices.* Track record of delivering impactful solutions in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments.* Strong systems thinking and ability to identify leverage points for enterprise-wide change.* Experience in semiconductor or high capital-intensive manufacturing highly preferred.Join us and be part of a team that is redefining engineering excellence while driving transformative impact across Intel's software ecosystem.## Job Type:Experienced Hire## Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)## Primary Location:US, Arizona, Phoenix## Additional Locations:## Business group:IT is the trusted technology partner for Intel's business, relentlessly focused on the experience of our people, our end users, and our customers. We design and support Intel's IT infrastructure, driving e-Commerce and web services with a focus on robust security and identity protection.## Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical #J-18808-Ljbffr
US, Arizona, Phoenixtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR0282455# **Job Details:**## Job Description:The IT Director - Direct Procurement and Factory Equipment is a senior technology and transformation leader responsible for defining, owning, and executing the end-to-end digital strategy for global direct and capital equipment procurement. This role is a cornerstone of the organization's IAO ERP transformation, driving modernization across sourcing, contracting, procurement execution, supplier collaboration, invoicing, and payments.
This leader owns a mission-critical SAP S/4HANA product portfolio and serves as a strategic
partner to Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, and external technology providers. The
role ensures delivery of secure, scalable, compliant, and data-driven procurement capabilities that enable operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business agility at global scale.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategy and Transformation:* Define, govern, and execute a multi-year SAP S/4HANA roadmap aligned with enterprise modernization, supply chain resilience, and digital procurement objectives.* Establish outcome-based OKRs, investment priorities, and capability roadmaps tied directly to measurable business value and transformation milestones.* Serve as the technology thought leader and architect for Direct Procurement platforms, shaping long-term platform strategy and emerging capability adoption.* Influence enterprise architecture decisions to ensure interoperability, scalability, and future readiness across procurement ecosystems.2. Delivery and Execution* Lead the global transformation of direct, indirect, and capital procurement processes leveraging SAP S/4HANA best practices and industry standards.* Own and continuously evolve core procurement capabilities including sourcing, contracts, procurement execution, supplier collaboration, invoicing, subcontracting, and payments.* Ensure scalable, multi-release delivery across complex, highly integrated global landscapes with minimal business disruption.* Provide hands-on leadership across multi-year programs managing 100+ interconnected systems and ecosystems, ensuring alignment, quality, and delivery* discipline.3. Supplier and Contract Enablement* Own and evolve Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) capabilities through Icertis to drive contract compliance, visibility, and risk mitigation.* Lead enterprise document and records management using OpenText to ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and lifecycle governance.* Enable seamless supplier collaboration, B2B integration, and EDI connectivity through E2open, improving supplier onboarding, data accuracy, and transaction automation.* Drive standardization and harmonization of supplier-facing processes across regions and business units.4. Stakeholder Partnership* Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, and IT leadership to drive adoption, change management, and sustained value realization.* Translate business strategy and operational needs into actionable technology roadmaps and executable delivery plans.* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on technology trends, risks, investment trade-offs, and transformation progress.* Facilitate cross-functional alignment between business and technology stakeholders globally.5. Performance and Operations* Define, monitor, and continuously improve KPIs including touchless PO and invoice rates, cycle times, contract compliance, supplier performance, and on-time payments.* Ensure platform stability, security, and compliance, including GRC controls, segregation of duties (SoD), access management, and audit requirements.* Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and technical debt, ensuring operational excellence and resilience.* Establish operational governance models to support sustainable, high-performing procurement platforms.6. Team and Vendor Leadership* Build, mentor, and lead high-performing global teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.* Establish strong vendor and systems integrator governance, ensuring delivery quality, cost effectiveness, and strategic alignment.* Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability maturity within the procurement IT organization.7. Key Domains of Experience* Procurement Expertise: Deep experience in direct and capital procurement; spend management using SAP S/4HANA (MM/Central Procurement) and SAP Ariba.* Supplier Collaboration: Strong background in supplier management, contract lifecycle via Icertis, document management via OpenText, and B2B/EDI orchestration with E2Open.8. Key Soft Skills* Strategic Vision: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps with effective portfolio management and prioritization.* Executive Communication: Clear articulation of value, risks, and trade-offs to senior leadership.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong partnership across Procurement, Finance, and IT; effective change leadership.* Product-Centric Mindset: Experience leading S/4HANA and Ariba transformations with data-driven decision-making.* Talent Development: Passion for mentoring and scaling high-performing teams.## **Qualifications:**Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Alternatively, a prolonged course of study in a specialized field or equivalent experience based on business needs or job requirements.* 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 6+ years of experience with a PhD in software engineering leadership roles.* 10+ expertise in software engineering management, including secure code development and lifecycle practices.* 8 + years driving results through teams, managing performance, and enabling disciplined execution.* 8+ years technical guidance experience with strong problem-solving and group collaboration skills.* 5+ years of experience in SAP S/4HANA procure to pay and SAP Ariba with successful global rollouts and hypercare.* Strong knowledge of procurement processes, compliance, and financial controls (SoD, ITGC, GRC).Preferred Qualifications:* Master's degree in Engineering Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.* 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in software development or technology strategy.* Background in organizational transformation, building effective teams, and fostering breakthrough thinking.* Experience implementing innovative engineering approaches and disrupting conventional practices.* Track record of delivering impactful solutions in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments.* Strong systems thinking and ability to identify leverage points for enterprise-wide change.* Experience in semiconductor or high capital-intensive manufacturing highly preferred.Join us and be part of a team that is redefining engineering excellence while driving transformative impact across Intel's software ecosystem.## Job Type:Experienced Hire## Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)## Primary Location:US, Arizona, Phoenix## Additional Locations:## Business group:IT is the trusted technology partner for Intel's business, relentlessly focused on the experience of our people, our end users, and our customers. We design and support Intel's IT infrastructure, driving e-Commerce and web services with a focus on robust security and identity protection.## Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical #J-18808-Ljbffr