Director, Global Procurement

Job Description

Job Title : Director, Global Procurement

Position Description : Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Director, Global Procurement opportunity with our client located in Atlanta, GA.

Job Description:

• 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.
  
  
  

Job 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.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (master's preferred)
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP preferred
• 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.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $80 - $90 an hour.
• Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite).
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.