Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Procurement Director to lead our procurement functions and drive excellence across sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development and execution of procurement strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, compliance with regulatory standards, and robust supplier relationships. Your leadership will foster cross-functional collaboration, optimize procurement processes, and elevate our supply chain resilience to support manufacturing, logistics, and project initiatives. Join us to shape innovative sourcing solutions and deliver impactful results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies that support organizational objectives, including category management and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Lead procurement contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms while managing risk and compliance with procurement regulations such as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Oversee vendor contract management and supplier relationship management to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency across all procurement activities.
- Manage procurement processes utilizing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle EBS, and e-procurement platforms to streamline purchasing workflows and enhance transparency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, logistics, quality assurance, and project management to align procurement activities with operational needs.
- Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions or procurement issues to identify solutions that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure adherence to procurement regulatory standards while maintaining best practices in public sector purchasing when applicable.
Requirements
- Proven experience in procurement management within manufacturing or supply chain environments, with a strong background in contract negotiation and vendor management.
- Extensive knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle EBS, and e-procurement tools; familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of procurement category management, strategic sourcing, logistics, materials management, and production planning processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations involving procurement contracts and supplier agreements across diverse categories.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Deep knowledge of procurement regulations including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) for public sector purchasing when relevant.
- Exceptional communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Join us as a Procurement Director to lead transformative sourcing strategies that drive operational excellence! Your expertise will empower our organization to optimize costs, strengthen supplier partnerships, and innovate within our supply chain ecosystem—making a tangible impact every day.
Pay: $104,320.01 - $125,632.70 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Work Location: Remote