Director of Procurement Jobs

Explore Director of Procurement opportunities that match your experience leading sourcing, purchasing, supplier relationships, and strategic procurement programs. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior roles where procurement leaders can influence costs, resilience, quality, and business performance.

What Does a Director of Procurement Do?

A Director of Procurement develops and oversees an organization’s purchasing strategy. Responsibilities may include negotiating major contracts, managing supplier performance, setting procurement policies, improving processes, and partnering with finance, legal, operations, and business teams. The scope varies by employer, industry, and company size.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management; strong negotiation and analytical skills; and the ability to manage complex supplier networks. Knowledge of contract management, procurement systems, risk controls, and cost optimization can also be valuable. Some positions prefer a bachelor’s or advanced degree, relevant certifications, or experience in a specific industry.

Director of Procurement Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, organization size, and the role’s level of responsibility. Director-level procurement positions can offer six-figure salaries, along with benefits and incentives that vary by employer. Use Ladders to explore vetted openings paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities based on your experience and career goals.

Find Director of Procurement Jobs on Ladders

Search Director of Procurement jobs to discover roles in strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and procurement operations. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then pursue opportunities that align with your leadership background.

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$89K - $118K *

Lead the charge in optimizing vendor onboarding and procurement systems. Manage workflows, enhance data accuracy, and resolve issues to streamline purchasing processes while collaborating with cross-f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance supplier performance, reduce costs, and drive innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply management...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $133K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Inspire your team to achieve operational goals while ensuring accurate inventory management and complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $176K *

Join our dynamic team to link global sourcing strategies with regional execution, optimizing product margins and leading operations across North America and Asia while managing a diverse supply base a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading procurement strategies, vendor management, and contract negotiations in a dynamic construction environment. Drive cost efficiency and ensure project alignment through...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Join our team to lead customer programs through their lifecycle, managing key aspects such as execution, schedules, and relationships across engineering and manufacturing for successful project outcom...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and federal regulations while fostering supplier relationships and optimizing c...

Chesapeake, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $165K *

Take ownership of strategic capital procurement initiatives, driving sourcing strategies and supplier management across multiple business units to ensure competitive, budget-aligned investments that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Tackle complex customer program management by ensuring timely delivery and alignment across teams. Lead cross-functional collaborations, drive risk management, and enhance customer satisfaction throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $152K *

Shape innovative product delivery by bridging business needs and technology. Drive procurement operations, enhance processes, and ensure user-centric outcomes while collaborating with stakeholders to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage materials planning and procurement processes to ensure efficient AOG support, inventory management, and compliance with regulations while fostering a secure operational environment and leading...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead procurement strategies for utility-scale renewable projects, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency from RFP to contract completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $135K *

Champion supplier performance and operational excellence by managing the supply base, leading problem-solving initiatives, and ensuring timely material availability to meet production needs while fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Lead supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, optimize inventory processes, and drive cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, analyze inventory data, and lead a team to drive efficienc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive supply chain excellence, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, optimize inventory processes, and lead a dedicated team to enhance o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Help us advance procurement excellence in biologics by managing supplier relationships and ensuring efficient sourcing processes, while collaborating across teams to enhance operational success and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $183K *

Transform sourcing strategies to enhance quality, cost, and reliability while fostering supplier relationships and driving sustainability initiatives across the organization...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $183K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier relationships, enhance quality, and reduce costs while ensuring compliance and sustainability across all procurement activities...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $183K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier relationships, enhance quality, and reduce costs while ensuring compliance and sustainability across all procurement activities...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a cohesive AI-driven revenue engine, harmonizing Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success through strategic direction, data modeling, and robust use of HubSpot for execution...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive global category strategy and sourcing for critical thermal and mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial annual spend while ensuring supply chain resilience and ali...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Transform global category strategy by managing multi-million dollar spend on thermal and mechanical cooling systems. Drive supplier development, align engineering roadmaps, and ensure resilient supply...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Champion the development of global category strategies for thermal and mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial budgets and supplier relationships to ensure efficient data center operations an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Drive global category strategy and sourcing for mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial spend while ensuring supply chain resilience and supplier performance. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Procurement do?question toggle

    A Director of Procurement leads purchasing strategy and processes, which may include sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, cost control, and collaboration with internal teams.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of Procurement jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek procurement or sourcing leadership experience, negotiation and analytical skills, and knowledge of supplier and contract management. A degree, certification, or industry-specific experience may be preferred.

  • How much do Directors of Procurement earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

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    Browse Director of Procurement listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.