Director of Procurement

About The Company:

Role Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the strategic sourcing function for both general and technical procurement categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and consistent delivery of cost savings, quality improvements, and supplier performance.

• Develop, coach, and mentor a team of procurement professionals, ensuring high performance, skill development, and a strong understanding of category strategies, sourcing methodologies, and stakeholder management.

• Drive category management strategies by analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and internal demand. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business priorities and technical requirements.  

• Oversee and coordinate global procurement activities for assigned categories, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, efficiency in execution, and timely support for operational and project-related needs across business units and geographies.

• Own the end-to-end supplier lifecycle, from selection and qualification to performance management and contract termination. Lead regular supplier reviews and partner with key vendors to foster innovation, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value.

• Lead the negotiation and management of complex supplier contracts, ensuring clarity of terms, performance expectations, and mitigation of commercial and operational risks.

• Track and report on procurement performance metrics including savings, supplier KPIs, contract compliance, and sourcing cycle times. Present key insights to senior leadership and recommend course corrections where needed.

• Drive continuous improvement and change management in procurement and supply chain processes, embedding best practices and ensuring smooth adoption of new tools, technologies, and workflows.

• Support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives in Supply Chain & Procurement by overseeing implementation of procurement technologies (e.g., e-sourcing platforms, contract lifecycle management tools, spend analytics dashboards).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in engineering, finance, legal, operations, and compliance to ensure procurement strategies support broader organizational goals, project milestones, and regulatory standards.

• Champion procurement governance and compliance, ensuring ethical sourcing practices, supplier due diligence, and adherence to internal controls, policies, and statutory requirements.

• Act as a partner to leadership, contributing to long-term supply chain strategy, risk mitigation plans, supplier innovation programs, and sustainability initiatives.

Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Expertise in driving cost savings and value improvements through sourcing strategies and negotiations

• Supplier Relationship Management: Ability to manage supplier contracts and maintain strong, collaborative relationships

• Procurement & Supply Chain Knowledge: Deep understanding of global procurement processes and supply chain management

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Proficient in tracking savings, KPIs, and performance metrics with strong analytical skills • Project Management: Experience in managing multiple projects, process improvements, and cross functional initiatives

• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage and influence stakeholders

• Technology Savvy: Familiarity with procure-to-pay systems and experience supporting technology implementation in procurement

• Problem-solving & Process Improvement: Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements in supply chain operations.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Between 15-20 years of experience

• Experience in global supplier management and contract negotiation

• Skilled in supplier performance and procure-to-pay processes

• Certifications like CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business, MBA preferred