Las Vegas Sands

Executive Director - Procurement

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Executive Director, Procurement is to lead the procurement organization for a business unit or selected categories to ensure we source products and services at the right value and quality with the right external parties, deliver them promptly, and distribute the goods throughout the properties effectively while adhering to our control regime and fair business practices.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.s policies, practices, and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Lead and develop a team of procurement chain professionals in a global organization
* Enhance the skillset and competency of the organization with training, coaching and succession planning
* Lead local, regional or global sourcing for technology categories including: software, hardware, maintenance, audio visual systems, ecommerce services, technical labor services, and other technology purchases
* Select, jointly with the business units, the right suppliers as our business partners and ensure competitiveness of the supply chain with regular reviews
* Negotiate good value deals and ensure the right agreements are in place based on policy requirements
* Ensure fairness in the bidding and supplier selection process
* Create appropriate reports and dashboards to drive a deep understanding of spend, cost optimization opportunities, value creations, and efficiencies
* Ensure products and services are delivered timely
* Ensure quality standards and service level agreements are met and address any third party performance issues
* Be a true business partner and team player for IT, ecommerce, cyber security and other business units
* Interface with corporate and property leadership teams to ensure strong support of business requirements while maintaining sourcing independence
* Ensure control regime requirements are strictly adhered to and interface well with Compliance, Finance, Legal and Audit Services
* Drive efficiency throughout the procure-to-pay process and participate in enhancement actions
* Cooperate proactively with other business leaders to advance Las Vegas Sands drive for excellence
* Safety is an essential of this job.
* Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Company Standards of Conduct

All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Companys standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

* 21 years of age.
* Proof of authorization to work in the United States.
* Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required ideally in business, finance or engineering
* MBA or Masters degree in supply chain or engineering preferred
* Minimum of 10 years of technology/IT procurement experience is required
* Expertise to operate in a global organization with operations in numerous countries with varying cultures
* Ability to travel internationally
* Strong Project management and organizational excellence skills
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
* Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

* Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
* Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
* Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
* Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend and kneel.
* Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
* Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.

Las Vegas Sands

Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas Sands is the pre-eminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts that feature luxury hotels, best-in-class gaming, retail, dining and entertainment, Meetings, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) facilities, and many other business and leisure amenities.  We pioneered the MICE-driven Integrated Resort, a unique, industry leading and extremely successful product that serves both the business and leisure tourism markets.

Starting with a single property in 1990, the footprint and impact of LVS now extends worldwide, from Las Vegas to Macao, to Singapore. We have a track record of successfully developing and operating some of the largest and most complex business and leisure properties.

We are as passionate about where we build, as what we build and at the heart of our company are unshakable values. We're committed to listening to our guests and Team Members, to considering the environmental impact of our decisions and to contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we do business.

At the same time, we know that our values and words won't be worth much unless they are expressed through our actions. Therefore, we are dedicated to being a good corporate citizen, anchored by the core tenets of delivering a great working environment for over 51,000 Team Members worldwide, driving impact through our Sands Cares corporate giving program and leading innovation with the company’s award-winning Sands ECO360 Global Sustainability program.

 

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