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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$109K - $188K *

Join a team that's building a new manufacturing facility by leading site-level procurement, establishing processes, and collaborating across functions to ensure successful capital project execution in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance automation projects in a regulated medical device environment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing supply chains and new product introductions. Drive efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environm...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading a dynamic team in fast-paced NPD and production environments, managing sourcing, compliance, and supplier relations to ensure optimal material availability a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing the full purchase order lifecycle across Owner and Contractor operations, ensuring compliance, documentation, and efficiency in supply chain activities for maj...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $225K *

Transform global planning and inventory management by leading demand forecasting, optimizing inventory, and driving S&OP processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effic...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $128K *

Empower procurement excellence by executing key activities for defense and aerospace programs, including supplier selection, pricing analysis, and purchase order management while ensuring compliance w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives, ensuring compliance and optimizing supplier relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions while enhancing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $118K *

Support operational initiatives by coordinating procurement, records management, and logistics. Ensure efficient execution of projects and vendor engagements while maintaining high standards of organi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $155K *

Lead transformative initiatives and support senior executives by driving strategic planning, performance tracking, and cultural alignment across a multi-billion-dollar project portfolio. Empower a hig...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Elevate program success by leading strategic supply chain and procurement initiatives, ensuring alignment with objectives and delivery schedules while driving supplier performance and commercial value...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$77K - $128K *

Champion the day-to-day manufacturing operations by leading teams to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry stan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Transform the Quality Engineering landscape by leading global initiatives that ensure medical devices meet safety, efficacy, and regulatory standards. Drive a high-performing team to embed quality pra...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in global Quality Engineering, ensuring compliance and excellence in medical device development, manufacturing, and distribution. Drive strategies and standards that enhance product qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Drive global Quality Engineering initiatives to enhance product safety, efficacy, and compliance. Lead a high-performing team, embedding prevention-based practices throughout the product lifecycle whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Lead global Quality Engineering initiatives to ensure compliance and excellence in medical device development, manufacturing, and distribution, while fostering a high-performing team and embedding qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing contracts for aerospace and defense projects, guiding cross-functional teams through the entire contract lifecycle to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achieve program...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize supply chain strategies, integrating demand and supply planning with procurement. Drive cross-functional collaboration, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure align...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

Drive supplier development excellence by leading a team focused on enhancing manufacturing capabilities and operational readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure suppliers meet quality, cost...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

Empower supplier development by leading a team to enhance manufacturing capabilities, drive performance improvements, and ensure operational readiness for special processes and mechanical assembly, su...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

Elevate supplier performance by leading a team focused on manufacturing excellence, capacity readiness, and strategic improvement initiatives to support business growth and operational maturity across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

Lead a team to enhance supplier capabilities in manufacturing and assembly. Drive performance improvements through strategic initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and alignment with business gro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance supplier capabilities and drive operational excellence. Collaborate across functions to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met while fostering continuous...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading supplier development initiatives, enhancing manufacturing capabilities, and driving operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure supplier readiness a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

Elevate supplier performance by leading a team focused on manufacturing excellence, capacity readiness, and operational maturity. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance supplier capabilities and suppo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.