Director of Indirect Purchasing

A high-impact leadership role responsible for building and leading the organization's indirect purchasing function. Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement, this role requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can establish, develop, and optimize purchasing processes, policies, and supplier relationships across our North American footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foundational Structure and Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive indirect purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Design and Implementation: Design and implement standardized purchasing processes, policies, and best practices to ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance across the organization.
• Supplier Management and Relationship Building: Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with company standards, goals, and cost targets.
• Negotiations: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements, balancing quality, cost, and operational requirements.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Organizational Change Management: Act as a change agent within the organization, driving understanding, adoption, and compliance with new purchasing processes and practices.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior or director-level role, preferably within a multi-site, service-oriented industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement purchasing policies, processes, and performance metrics in a multi-site environment.