Senior Director of Procurement

About the Role

We are hiring a seasoned procurement executive to guide the company’s purchasing and sourcing function at a senior leadership level. In this role, you will shape procurement direction across the business, strengthen supplier partnerships, improve how work gets done, and make sure sourcing efforts support the organization’s long-term goals.

This opportunity is best suited to a procurement leader who can create scalable sourcing approaches, develop and inspire strong teams, and work seamlessly with leaders across several departments. The position gives you the chance to influence enterprise-wide procurement initiatives while helping the business grow through smarter supplier management and better operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement procurement plans that support organizational priorities and longer-term growth.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activity, including strategic sourcing, category oversight, supplier management, buying processes, and contract handling.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team while promoting teamwork, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build durable supplier relationships that improve quality, service levels, efficiency, and overall business value.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Product Management, Legal, and other teams to keep procurement aligned with business needs.
• Design sourcing approaches that raise supplier performance, boost efficiency, and scale with the organization.
• Assess supplier strengths, market dynamics, and industry movement to uncover opportunities for better purchasing outcomes and added value.
• Set procurement policies, governance frameworks, and best practices that support consistency, clarity, and operational excellence.
• Track procurement results using KPIs, supplier scorecards, and operational reports to inform decisions with data.
• Drive process-improvement efforts that streamline procurement workflows, improve supplier collaboration, and enhance overall performance.
• Share procurement results, strategic plans, and business recommendations with senior leaders and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related area is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of increasing responsibility in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing, with substantial leadership experience.
• A strong history of building procurement strategies that improve supplier performance, operational efficiency, and business results.
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, contract management, procurement operations, and negotiation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and partnering with multiple business groups in complex organizations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking, strategic judgment, and problem-solving skills, supported by a data-led approach to decisions.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, procurement platforms, supplier management tools, spend analytics solutions, and reporting software.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering procurement excellence in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, technology, healthcare, consumer products, retail, industrial, logistics, professional services, or similarly procurement-heavy industries.
• Experience leading procurement transformation, sourcing optimization, supplier performance improvement, or operational excellence programs.
• Exposure to global sourcing methods and supplier networks across multiple regions.
• Professional certifications in procurement, supply chain management, sourcing, or operations are an advantage.

What We Offer

• A fully remote role available anywhere within the United States.
• A senior leadership position with real influence over enterprise procurement strategy and operational results.
• The chance to lead a high-performing procurement organization focused on supplier excellence, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
• A collaborative, innovative, and performance-focused workplace.
• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Additional Information

This role is for an experienced procurement leader who enjoys building strong supplier partnerships, improving how procurement functions, and mentoring high-performing teams. Candidates who are excited to drive operational excellence and contribute to long-term business success are encouraged to apply.