Director of Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Provide strong leadership to the supply chain team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop, implement, and optimize supply chain strategies to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance supply chain operations.

Vendor and Supplier Management

• Lead and coach the team to maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and ensure ongoing sourcing of vendors that meet quality, delivery, and pricing standards.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of sustainable products, materials, and partnerships that enhance brand equity and competitive advantage.

Sustainability and Innovation

• Champion sustainability strategies related to products and materials, meeting the evolving needs of customers and stakeholders.
• Communicate sustainability initiatives to senior leaders and integrate them into key business planning and innovation processes.

Crisis Management and Business Continuity

• Develop and support crisis management and business continuity plans, ensuring readiness for potential disruptions.

Performance and Compliance

• Set performance targets for the supply chain team and monitor their progress.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify improvement opportunities and implement necessary changes.
• Oversee inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Develop and enforce safety guidelines across the supply chain.

Collaboration and Reporting

• Work closely with other departments to create coordinated plans that support business growth.
• Evaluate and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the VP of Operations.
• Collaborates with internal teams including Engineering, Design, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Estimating, Sales, Plant Operations, and Senior Management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, with a proven track record in process improvement, strategic planning, and project management.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong strategic and tactical planning skills tailored to meet business objectives in a large healthcare system.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and qualitative skills for effective decision-making.
• Creative problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with all levels of employees and addressing challenges effectively.

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and international travel up to 30%.