Director, Global Procurement

Global Procurement Consultant

The Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership and drives optimization and automation initiatives for our procurement operations, contracting, and supplier management while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, financial goals, and ESG commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• 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
  
  

Procurement Operations

• 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
  
  

Digital Transformation

• 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
  
  

Supplier Relationship & Innovation

• Support business in building strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation, resilience, and sustainability
• Lead supplier performance reviews
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• 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
  
  

Qualifications:

• 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)
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• 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 of ESG principles and sustainable procurement practices
• Change leadership — ability to lead transformation in complex organizations
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (master's preferred)
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP preferred
  
  

Compensation: $70 - $90 per hour

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