Position OverviewThis is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the US. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Global Indirect Procurement to lead and optimize our global indirect sourcing function. With approximately $200M in addressable spend across categories such as MRO, CapEx, IT, Facilities, HR, Finance, and Professional Services, this role plays a critical role in driving enterprise-wide cost savings, risk mitigation, and digital transformation. The ideal candidate thrives in a centralized procurement environment and will be a key enabler of our ongoing procurement transformation.
Job ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Category Management - Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with enterprise goals and functional priorities.
- Oversee strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and performance optimization across indirect spend categories.
- Lead a team of 3 category managers while influencing regional and functional stakeholders across plants and business units.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with IT, Finance, HR, Operations, and Plant leaders to align procurement strategies with business needs and operational realities.
- Build sourcing pipelines based on demand planning, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, and market intelligence.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and change management as part of the procurement transformation roadmap.
Cost & Risk Management - Deliver year-over-year savings targets through cost reduction, cost avoidance, and demand management.
- Proactively manage supplier risk, continuity, and performance, especially for critical services and capital projects.
- Establish supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks for key supplier relationships.
Process & Digital Enablement - Implement and continuously improve procurement processes, KPIs, and compliance across categories and geographies.
- Champion the use of digital tools (e.g., SAP, Coupa, iCertis, analytics platforms) to improve visibility, sourcing velocity, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field (MBA or relevant Master's preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in global indirect procurement leadership.
- Proven experience managing diverse indirect categories (MRO, CapEx, IT, Facilities, etc.) in a manufacturing or chemicals context.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, engaging stakeholders, and delivering measurable savings and performance improvement.
- Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier management, contracting, and digital procurement tools (Coupa preferred).
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Track record of influencing and aligning with senior leadership in matrixed global organizations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Percent of addressable spend under management
- Annual cost savings (hard and soft)
- Contract coverage and compliance
- Supplier performance (on-time delivery, service level adherence, risk)
- Sourcing cycle time and procurement process velocity
- Stakeholder satisfaction scores
- Procurement process automation and adoption metrics
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