Director, Procurement Center of Excellence
Marvell · San Francisco Bay Area
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About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
What You Can Expect
Role Overview
Marvell is seeking a Director, Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to lead the design, governance, and continuous evolution of global procurement capabilities. This role will establish enterprise standards, enable digital and AI‑driven transformation, and drive data‑backed performance across the end‑to‑end strategic sourcing and procurement lifecycle. The Director will serve as the strategic backbone of the Procurement organization , enabling category teams through scalable processes, advanced analytics, AI capabilities, and strong supplier engagement models aligned with Marvell’s business objectives.
G lobal Process & Policy Governance
• Define, govern, and continuously improve global procurement processes, policies, and internal controls
• Establish governance models, decision rights, and clear escalation paths
• Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and internal control requirements
• Balance enterprise-wide standardization with regional and business flexibility
AI-Enabled Procurement
• Define and execute Procurement’s AI strategy in alignment with enterprise AI governance
• Identify, pilot, and scale AI use cases (e.g., spend classification, sourcing optimization, supplier risk sensing, market intelligence)
• Ensure responsible AI use through robust data governance, controls, and transparency
• Partner with IT, Legal, and Data teams to manage AI risk, security, and compliance
• Track and communicate value realization across efficiency, cost savings, and risk outcomes
Spend, Savings & Performance Analytics
• Build and govern enterprise spend analytics, savings methodologies, and KPI frameworks
• Standardize savings validation and benefit-tracking across the organization
• Deliver actionable insights to support sourcing strategy and executive reporting
• Drive predictive and prescriptive analytics through advanced tools and AI
Supplier Management, Risk & ESG
• Design and govern Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks and segmentation models
• Enable supplier collaboration, innovation, and performance management
• Embed supplier risk, resilience, ESG, and responsible sourcing into procurement operations
• Lead continuous improvement and change management across key procurement transformation initiatives
Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as a trusted advisor to Procurement leadership and executive stakeholders
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Procurement CoE team
• Drive alignment and influence across a global, matrixed organization
• Build organizational capability through playbooks, training, and change enablement programs
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or business transformation
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement governance, digital transformation, or CoE initiatives
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record driving enterprise-scale change with measurable outcomes
Preferred
• Experience in the technology sector or complex global procurement environments
• Deep knowledge of procurement platforms, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled procurement tools
• Experience with supplier risk programs, ESG, and sustainability frameworks
• Proven success operating in a global, matrixed organization
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
160,650 - 240,700, $ per annum
The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marve
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