Director, Expedited Sourcing

Lead Expedited Sourcing's delivery of eligible sourcing work, enabling faster, compliant execution and strong commercial outcomes. Reports to: Vice President, Execution Excellence. Responsibilities • Manage, plan, and direct Expedited Sourcing, applying agreed Procurement & Vendor Management eligibility, thresholds, and intake-routing criteria • Lead Expedited Sourcing managers and staff; manage capacity, performance, and talent development • Establish and monitor service standards, including cycle time, first-pass resolution, and business unit satisfaction, and report results • Own Expedited Sourcing procedures and controls; remain accountable for compliance with Procurement & Vendor Management policy and regulation • Expand use of catalogs and pre-approved vendors to speed buying while keeping spend under management • Agree and maintain handoff and escalation criteria with relevant Procurement & Vendor Management teams and oversee their application • Analyze tail-spend data to find consolidation and automation opportunities that feed category strategies • Lead business unit engagement and adoption of Expedited Sourcing; recommend process and service enhancements • Meaningfully support NFCU's Integrated Talent Strategy through establishing annual goals and objectives (meeting the SMART model) and conduct quarterly performance check-inswith staff in support of the annual PAR process • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications • 10-15 years of experience in sourcing execution and operations, including leading managers and professional staff • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • Proven ability to coach and develop sourcing execution talent, building strong teams and leadership pipelines • Advanced knowledge of procurement processes, catalog tools, and regulatory guidelines • Expert skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions on risk, thresholds, and routing • Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including leading change with business unit leaders • Extensive experience in building and maturing management functions, including governance, reporting, performance measurement, and procurement operations management • Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams and influence across all levels of the organization • Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across business units, technology teams, and executive stakeholders • Expertise in communicating complex strategies, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and governance bodies • Advanced ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple enterprise priorities • Expert ability to influence leaders and guide strategic thinking as a trusted advisor • Expert critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skill Desired Qualifications • Master's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • Advanced knowledge of banking/financial industry trends, products and services Additional Information Hours: • Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Location: • 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 • 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526