[Remote] Global Procurement Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dolby Laboratories is seeking a Global Procurement Consultant to provide strategic leadership and drive optimization initiatives for their procurement operations. This role involves managing supplier relationships, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and sustainability goals. Responsibilities • Optimize and execute a procurement strategy that is aligned with business goals, sustainability, objectives, and risk management frameworks • Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for cost optimization, innovation, and competitive advantage • Drive the evolution of procurement from a cost-control function to a strategic value enabler • Support business through the full cycle of sourcing, contracting, and supplier management • Assist in negotiation of high value contracts • Implement AI-driven analytics and digital procurement platforms to optimize spend, automate transactions, and forecast supplier risk • Drive company-wide compliance with procurement policies, governance structures, and compliance frameworks • Oversee category management and spend analytics to ensure efficiency and transparency • Optimize our existing procurement tools and champion the adoption of next generation procurement technologies (AI, predictive analytics, e-procurement platforms) • Define and track digital KPIs to measure automation, cycle time reduction, and spend visibility improvements • Support business in building strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation, resilience, and sustainability • Lead supplier performance reviews • Lead a high-performing procurement team with capabilities in analytics, digital tools, category strategy, and relationship management • Foster continuous learning, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration • Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence in execution ESG & Responsible Sourcing • Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into procurement decisions and supplier selection • Champion diversity in the supplier base and ensure ethical sourcing practices Skills • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field • 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles • Proven success leading digital transformation or procurement modernization initiatives • Experience managing global supplier networks and cross-functional teams • Demonstrated ability to deliver both cost savings and strategic value (innovation, resilience, sustainability) • Strong strategic and analytical mindset with a deep understanding of data-driven decision-making • Expertise in contract negotiation, process optimization, and supplier relationship management • High proficiency with e-procurement platforms, ERP systems, and analytics tools • Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills • Understanding ESG principles and sustainable procurement practices • Change leadership — ability to lead transformation in complex organizations • Master's degree • Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP Company Overview • Dolby creates surround sound, imaging, and voice technologies for cinemas, home theaters, PCs, mobile devices, games, and more. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Dolby Laboratories has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 31 in 2025, 25 in 2024, 19 in 2023, 43 in 2022, 55 in 2021, 35 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job