Senior Director of Procurement Full Time NEW

Senior Director of Procurement

Location: United States (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Procurement to lead the procurement function and support organizational growth through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and operational optimization. This role is responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, overseeing contracting activities, and driving continuous improvement across procurement operations.

The role requires a strong leader with deep procurement expertise, commercial insight, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across multiple spend areas.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, reliability, and long-term value.
• Oversee supplier selection processes, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement within procurement operations.
• Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, and other internal teams to support business requirements.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to support sourcing decisions.
• Define and track procurement KPIs and performance metrics.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members to build a high-performing organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and complex sourcing activities.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and category management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost efficiency and value through procurement strategies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Professional procurement certification is a plus.
• Experience working in multi-site or global procurement environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a key strategic function within the organization
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Exposure to cross-functional decision-making at a senior level
• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy and long-term supplier partnerships
• Career development and leadership growth opportunities