Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior IT Director to lead the transformation of its sourcing and procurement capabilities. Reporting to the VP & GM of Supply Chain IT (SCIT), this role is pivotal to Intel’s IDM 2.0 strategy and IAO ERP transformation, driving modernization across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from sourcing and contracting to purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payments.

This leader will define and execute a multi-year strategy, deliver complex multi-release programs, and manage a high-reliability product portfolio. The role partners closely with Global Procurement, Finance, and external vendors to enable digital, data-driven, AI-ready processes on SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Icertis CLM, OpenText, and E2Open.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap aligned with IDM 2.0 and IAO ERP modernization, anchored in outcome-based OKRs.
• Transformation Delivery: Lead the transformation of direct, indirect, and capital procurement processes using SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Contracts, Guided Buying, Procurement Content, Network, Invoicing).
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee contract lifecycle via Icertis CLM; manage document flows through OpenText; enable supplier collaboration and B2B/EDI integration via E2Open.
• Subcontractor Integration: Ensure seamless operations and communication for subcontractor manufacturing through E2Open.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across Procurement, Finance, and IT to drive adoption and deliver business value.
• Performance Metrics: Define and track KPIs such as touchless PO/invoice rates, on-time payments, discount capture, cycle time, and contract compliance.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor high-performing global delivery and operations teams; establish strong vendor and SI governance.
• Security & Compliance: Embed security and controls (GRC/SoD, least privilege) from design through operations; partner with InfoSec and Audit for compliance.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure platform reliability with strong SLOs for availability, change success, quality, and user experience; manage RAIDs and quality gates.
• Innovation & Best Practices: Continuously integrate best practices including process mining, AI/ML, and OCR to enhance automation and decision-making.
• Industry Engagement: Collaborate with industry experts and partners to validate strategies and close capability gaps.

Key Domains of Experience

• Procurement Expertise: Deep experience in direct, indirect, 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.

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

• BS in Computer Science/Information Systems/Supply Chain or related field with 10+ years of experience
• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in leadership (portfolio, budgets, people).
• 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

• MBA/MS is a plus
• Experience in semiconductor or high capital-intensive manufacturing highly preferred.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara

Business group:

As members of the Finance team, employees act as full partners in making and supporting business decisions that are aimed at maximizing shareholder value. Intel Finance has a strong focus on facilitating change and improvement both within finance and in the operations supported.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.  Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

 

 

$252,260.00-356,140.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.