Build and lead a high-performing procurement operations excellence organization across governance, systems, data, analytics, and process excellence
Partner with broader Procurement organization, Finance, IT, Operations, and venue leaders to align priorities and drive value
Drive talent management including recruiting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation
Develop and maintain the enterprise procurement governance framework, including policies, standards, process documentation, and controls
Establish the global Procurement Operating Model with consistent roles, workflows, SLAs, and RACI alignment
Create and manage Legends' procurement policy architecture—including sourcing thresholds, delegation of authority, contract requirements, supplier onboarding standards, and compliance controls
Drive adoption of best‑practice procurement, supplier management, and inventory processes across all venues and business units
Define and manage procurement KPIs across cost, efficiency, quality, compliance, and user experience
Lead end‑to‑end process mapping, optimization, and automation across requisitioning, sourcing, contracting, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, inventory, and supplier management

Bachelors Degree, MBA preferred
15+ years in procurement or supply chain with proven success leading procurement operations or transformation and major technology implementation
Expertise in source / procure‑to‑pay, eProcurement tools, inventory systems, and supplier management
Strong understanding of procurement governance, policy development, and compliance
Advanced proficiency with analytics platforms and data visualization
Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Proven track record leading sourcing and procurement across multiple spend categories, with particular emphasis on food and beverage
Deep negotiation and contract management skills
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Vice President – Procurement Operations Excellence

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