Senior Director, Procurement

Description

• Provide leadership and guidance to senior managers and category leaders across direct and indirect procurement functions, ensuring successful outcomes of initiatives, projects, and supplier engagements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine governance policies and procurement frameworks across all spend categories. Authorize policy changes based on business needs and ensure consistent application across functions.
• Continuously scan external markets and industry trends to proactively identify cost-saving opportunities, market shifts, and potential risks.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean practices and process innovation, with a focus on efficiency and standardization across procurement functions.
• Lead contract negotiations for critical categories, balancing risk, value, and compliance. Partner closely with legal, finance, and operations to secure favorable terms.
• Lead and align global direct and indirect procurement strategies with company-wide business objectives to enhance supplier performance, manage risk, reduce costs, and ensure operational continuity.
• Direct cross-functional procurement transformation initiatives, coordinating concurrent activities across business units and inspiring action at all levels.
• Establish supplier performance programs and strategic relationship management practices to elevate supplier accountability and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and evaluate key strategic issues using qualitative and quantitative data. Apply judgment in assessing intangible variables to drive strategic sourcing decisions and innovation.
• Champion the implementation and optimization of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems and e-Sourcing platforms to support scalable, automated procurement processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader to senior executives and key stakeholders, translating abstract business challenges into actionable procurement strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex solutions clearly and concisely to senior leadership and external partners.
• Highly motivated individual capable of working independently and collaboratively, with a strong track record of driving results and achieving key performance.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing teams and driving people development.
• Advanced program management skills, with a history of successfully driving large-scale projects and initiatives to completion.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives and influence organizational outcomes. Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with experience in mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated mastery of procurement best practices, negotiation strategies, and purchasing methodologies. Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and achieving measurable results.
• Proven ability to make high-impact decisions in ambiguous and high-risk environments. Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance