Procurement Transformation Lead

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

The Global Procurement Transformation Director is responsible for leading comprehensive transformational initiatives across the global procurement organization. This senior-level strategic role involves the development, execution, and management of innovative procurement frameworks, advanced technology implementations, comprehensive process redesigns, and effective change management strategies to significantly elevate global procurement capabilities. The successful candidate will act as a visionary leader, adept at engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams globally to deliver substantial organizational value, procurement efficiency, and operational excellence. You will directly support Global Procurement’s goal of becoming a business Enabler while ensuring a positive Experience for our Business Partners.  This position will closely collaborate and build strategic partnerships with teams including Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, and Supplier Risk to ensure seamless integration and alignment across all procurement-related activities.

You Will

• Develop and execute a robust global procurement transformation strategy, clearly aligned with the overall business strategy, objectives, and long-term organizational vision
• Lead large-scale procurement transformation projects, encompassing end-to-end process reengineering, system implementations, strategic sourcing enhancements, and digital procurement solutions
• Drive the selection, evaluation, and implementation of advanced procurement technologies, analytics, and digital tools, ensuring maximum benefit realization and continuous improvement
• Prioritize and define a clear roadmap of improvement and transformation initiatives, accelerating adoption and desired behavioral changes through effective program management, stakeholder engagement, clear communications and training
• Partner and collaborate closely with global procurement leadership, business units, IT, finance, legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment, successful adoption, and integration of procurement transformation initiatives
• Establish, monitor, and continuously enhance global procurement governance frameworks, including comprehensive performance metrics, KPIs, compliance measures, and reporting standards
• Champion strategic change management initiatives, fostering an organizational culture of agility, continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across all global procurement functions
• Provide senior-level thought leadership, industry insights, and strategic recommendations to procurement teams and executive management, ensuring the adoption of global procurement best practices and emerging methodologies
• Lead the design, evaluation, and deployment of global strategic sourcing processes and supplier management frameworks to ensure consistency, compliance, efficiency, and value maximization across all regions
• Identify, analyze, and implement strategic opportunities for significant cost reductions, risk mitigation, supplier innovation, and enhanced procurement performance globally
• Oversee the development and execution of global procurement training, capability-building initiatives, and talent development programs to ensure sustainable talent growth, high-performance teams, and succession planning
• Conduct regular benchmarking and market intelligence assessments to stay informed of industry trends, competitive positioning, and best-in-class procurement practices
• Regularly present strategic updates, progress reports, and procurement transformation results to senior management, providing insights, analytics, and recommendations for continuous improvement

You Have

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including extensive experience leading global transformation initiatives.
• Previous leadership experience in a fast paced global organization with a highly matrixed structure
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and managing global-scale procurement transformation and change management projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement methodologies, strategic sourcing principles, supplier management best practices, and cutting-edge procurement technologies
• Exceptional strategic planning, project management, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, influence, and collaborate with global, diverse, cross-functional teams and senior executives
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.