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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$140K - $170K *

Transform supply chain governance by establishing robust processes and compliance frameworks. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance performance, mitigate risks, and support large-scale AI data...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of supply chain governance in data centers. Lead compliance, process mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives to support large-scale AI projects while coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading supply chain governance and assurance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of supply chain governance by establishing robust processes and compliance frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support large-scal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Optimize supply chain governance and assurance processes, ensuring compliance and risk management for large-scale AI data center projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $181K *

Redefine procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing, building teams, and managing supplier performance in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment, driving continuous improvement and a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of global sourcing initiatives, developing procurement strategies that enhance manufacturing operations and supplier relationships while driving cost savings and continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, high-volume environment while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement amo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing warehouse operations, managing inventory lifecycle, optimizing efficiency, and leading a dedicated team in a dynamic, high-volume environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Champion the delivery of a large-scale, multi-channel marketing program, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective management, collaboration, and innovative solutions over a 1...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate supplier performance and risk management by leading global initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier relationships, drive operational excellence, and ensure qua...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Partner with us to elevate global supplier performance and risk management. Lead strategic initiatives, optimize supplier relationships, and drive operational excellence in a complex manufacturing env...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $260K *

Empower a high-performing product team to define and execute a strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment across departments while prioritizing patient access to therapies. Lead discovery and decision-maki...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $245K *

Accelerate procurement transformation by nurturing strategic partnerships and driving value delivery through collaborative customer engagement and insights, focused on enhancing operations within a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Elevate procurement strategies by managing IT vendor partnerships and optimizing technology spend. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and drive efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT procurement strategies and vendor partnerships. Utilize data insights to drive cost savings and ensure technology needs are met across North America, enhancing operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $100K *

Unlock procurement excellence! Drive IT purchasing strategy, optimize vendor partnerships, and leverage data insights to enhance technology spend and support North American teams in achieving their go...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$92K - $110K *

Drive procurement excellence by optimizing IT purchasing strategies and vendor partnerships. Leverage data insights to enhance technology spend efficiency and support North American teams in achieving...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive IT procurement strategy, optimize vendor partnerships, and leverage data insights to enhance technology sourcing across North America, ensuring our teams have the tool...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$99K - $133K *

Join a team that's advancing semiconductor technology by managing technical projects and cross-functional engineering efforts. You'll coordinate program workstreams, track progress, and support produc...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by leading strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical production and operations categories. Drive cost savings, optimize supplier performance, and ensure operational con...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Develop and execute strategic operations across a multi-site manufacturing network, driving safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $200K *

Lead the global strategy for semiconductor sourcing, driving supplier performance and innovation across multiple divisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and ensure supply...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $160K *

Champion operational excellence by managing project logistics, personnel, and contractor coordination. Ensure seamless communication and safety compliance to enhance performance in a complex, high-sta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $225K *

Advance your career by leading complex supply chain operations for large capital projects. Drive procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure project success through effective risk...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.