Director - Strategic Procurement

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the development and execution of the organization's strategic procurement and sourcing strategy to optimize value, reduce total cost of ownership, manage supplier performance, and ensure the procurement function supports organizational objectives.

Drive category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and procurement governance while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Provide leadership to procurement teams and stakeholders to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes, operational excellence, and long-term supplier partnerships.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide strategic procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Lead category management initiatives and establish long-term sourcing strategies across major spend categories.

• Direct strategic sourcing activities including market analysis, supplier evaluation, tendering, negotiation, contract award, and implementation.

• Oversee supplier relationship management programs to improve supplier performance, innovation, quality, service levels, and risk mitigation.

• Lead complex commercial negotiations to secure optimal contractual, financial, and operational outcomes.

• Establish procurement governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls to ensure