Enterprise Sourcing Operational Excellence Director

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.  

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. 

 

“I can influence my income.” 

 

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses. 

 

“I can lead a full life.” 

 

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. 

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options 

• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love 

• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones 

“I can succeed as the Enterprise Sourcing Operational Excellence Director at Capital Group.”

As Capital Group continues to invest in enterprise-scale capabilities, we are building leadership roles that define how critical functions operate, scale, and deliver long-term value.  The Enterprise Sourcing Office (ESO) is a key part of this evolution, expanding from traditional sourcing execution to a strategic enterprise capability focused on Enterprise Value enabling strategic business outcomes (cost, innovation, quality, resilience, efficiency).

As the Enterprise Sourcing Operational Excellence Director, you will lead a critical capability responsible for defining and operationalizing the firm’s end-to-end operational procurement operating model.  You will shape how sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and governance come together to deliver enterprise-wide outcomes and evolve a scalable, forward-looking procurement operating model. 

You will define procurement strategy execution frameworks, design and embed scalable processes and systems that enable visibility, efficiency, and control across external spend.  This includes leadership of intake and orchestration, procure-to-pay, contract management, 3rd party data & analytics, practice and capability enablement, and governance practices across ESO.  You will own and drive the operational Enterprise Source-to-Pay transformation, defining the roadmap, priorities, and sequencing to build scalable, best-in-class procurement capabilities and position ESO for continued evolution and growth, in partnership with Finance, Legal, InfoSec, Risk Management, and Global Technology teams.

You will lead a large, global, multi-layered organization, including leaders of leaders and Procurement outsourcing partners, with accountability for operational performance, capability building, and execution consistency.  You will oversee organizational design, resource strategy, and performance management to ensure ESO can scale effectively and meet evolving business needs.

You will play a central role in advancing ESO’s transformation, shaping and driving large-scale initiatives that build world-class third-party management capabilities, improve resilience, and enhance quality, speed, and innovation.  You will engage senior leaders to align priorities, influence decisions, and shape how sourcing and procurement capabilities evolve across the enterprise.  

“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.”

• You bring deep experience leading large-scale procurement or business operations organizations, with the ability to shape strategy, anticipate future business needs, and drive execution across complex environments to sourcing and procurement capabilities to meet changing enterprise demands.

• You have led enterprise transformation efforts, including large-scale system implementations, process redesign, and capability development across complex, geographically dispersed organizations.

• You are highly effective at influencing across senior stakeholders, building alignment, and driving adoption of new operating models and ways of working.

• You are a strong people leader with experience leading leaders, building organizational capability, and developing talent pipelines.

• You have 15+ years of experience in procurement operations, sourcing, or enterprise business operations within large, complex organizations.

• You have experience defining and implementing procurement strategies, operating models, and governance frameworks.

• You have a deep understanding of procure-to-pay, contract management, vendor management, and 3rd party risk management practices.

• You have experience identifying, selecting and implementing procurement technologies that improve visibility and operational efficiency.

• You have experience with building high performing cross-functional Product Teams including Product Management and Product Delivery capabilities.

• You have demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation and driving enterprise adoption at a global company.

• You have strong executive communication and influence, with the ability to align senior stakeholders.

• You have experience building long-term organizational capability, including leadership development and succession planning.

“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”  

  

You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.  

  

“I can learn more about Capital Group.”  

 

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.‎ 

Charlotte Base Salary Range: $210,393-$357,668

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In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.