Regional Procurement Director

Ghacem

$140K — $187K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced certifications are a plus.
  • 10+ years in procurement, supply chain, or operations within industrial or manufacturing environments.
  • Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and cost optimization at regional or national level.
  • Experience with SAP and digital procurement tools focusing on process optimization and automation.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Procurement for the South Region, acting as the primary liaison between regional operations and centralized Procurement teams.
  • Drive execution of the Procurement Target Operating Model (TOM), ensuring alignment with NAM and Group strategies.
  • Oversee sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives to deliver measurable impact.
  • Standardize and optimize the Source to Pay process, including CAPEX and Compliance.
  • Support digital procurement adoption, including SAP/Ariba processes and data-driven decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance frameworks across regional activities.
  • Manage and develop the regional procurement team, focusing on capability building and performance management.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution and matching contributions.
  • Competitive benefits programs including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, and Basic Life Insurance.
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays.
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $140,870.00 – $187,823.32

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead Procurement for the South Region, acting as the primary liaison between regional operations and centralized Procurement teams (Sourcing, Energy, Digital, Cement Operations).

  • Drive execution of the Procurement Target Operating Model (TOM), ensuring alignment with NAM and Group strategies while reinforcing a “One Team” approach.

  • Oversee sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives, delivering measurable impact on savings, cash, and service levels.

  • Standardize and optimize the Source to Pay process, including CAPEX, KPIs, Compliance, Procurement Channels and Automation.

  • Support digital procurement adoption, including SAP/Ariba Source-to-Pay processes, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance frameworks, and audit requirements across all regional activities.

  • Manage and develop the regional procurement team, driving capability building, performance management, and continuous improvement.

  • Partner closely with Regional Presidents, VPGMs, and plant leadership to align procurement priorities with operational and capital needs.

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (advanced certifications are a plus).

  • 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations within industrial or manufacturing environments.

  • Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and cost optimization at regional or national level.

  • Experience with SAP and digital procurement tools, with a focus on process optimization and automation.

  • Demonstrated leadership capability with strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix organization, balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution.

Work Environment

This role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a mix of office and field-based responsibilities. Travel up to 25% across the South Region and to supplier locations is expected.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

    • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

    • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

    • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

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