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Sr Dir Procurement

Posted Date:  Jun 3, 2026
Requisition Number:  129115

Job Title

Sr Dir Procurement

Job Overview

This role leads cross-disciplinary teams within procurement, overseeing complex operations that impact short- to medium-term business results. The position is responsible for driving significant improvements in processes and systems, often involving substantial changes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. It requires collaboration across multiple organizational areas to address nuanced and multifaceted challenges, leveraging broad leadership expertise and distinguished knowledge in procurement disciplines. The role involves frequent communication with senior executive leaders to influence the adoption of innovative concepts and practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This leadership position balances operational oversight with strategic thinking, managing budgets and guiding teams to deliver impactful outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Accountabilities

1. Enterprise Procurement Leadership Provide enterprise-level leadership across procurement functions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business priorities. This responsibility includes directing cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders to deliver complex, high-impact procurement outcomes. The role ensures procurement operates as a strategic partner to the business rather than a transactional function.
2. Procurement Strategy and Operational Execution Define and execute procurement operational strategies that improve processes, systems, and governance across the enterprise. This includes translating strategic objectives into scalable operating models, performance metrics, and execution plans. The responsibility drives measurable improvements in efficiency, compliance, and value realization.
3. Financial Stewardship and Resource Optimization Oversee procurement-related budgets and financial plans to ensure optimal use of resources and sustained cost efficiency. This responsibility includes evaluating investments, managing trade-offs, and ensuring financial discipline across procurement initiatives. The role supports enterprise financial objectives through informed, data-driven decision-making.
4. Executive Partnership and Strategic Influence Partner with senior executives to shape procurement-related strategic decisions and enterprise initiatives. This responsibility involves influencing direction, assessing organizational impact, and enabling adoption of new procurement practices and capabilities. The role ensures procurement perspectives are integrated into broader business strategy and transformation efforts.
5. Advanced Analysis and Continuous Improvement Lead advanced research and analysis to address complex, multi-dimensional procurement challenges. This responsibility includes identifying root causes, developing innovative solutions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role ensures procurement effectiveness evolves in alignment with organizational objectives and external market dynamics.

Skills/Knowledge

Procurement Processes
Supplier Relationship Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Process Improvement
Operations Management

Prior Experience

13+ years

 

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