Director, Procurement Center of Excellence

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.

Global 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@marvell.com.

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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