Responsible for overseeing activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components, and equipment. Manages a professional staff.

As a member of Oracle's International Electronic eBusiness Center, you will review and approve purchases up to a specified dollar amount. Directs the activities of buyers to meet company objectives. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. May negotiate major contracts involving large dollar amounts. Interacts with suppliers to resolve issues and maintain the Oracle/Supplier relationship. May analyze and summarize global commodity spending trends to identify cost saving opportunities. Monitors activities to ensure Oracle's Global Purchasing/Finance policy objectives are met. May review standard and nonstandard contracts. Identify, propose and initiate implementation of process efficiencies/improvements.

Leads a specialized area which may have diverse functional elements. Frequently interacts with supervisors and/or functional peer group managers. May interact with senior management. Demonstrated knowledge of commodities and assigned Local Countries. Knowledge of Internet Procurement, Purchasing Core Applications, Purchasing Legal Guidelines, Corporate Financial Policies, and Monaco Documents.