Explore Procurement Director Jobs

Procurement Directors shape how organizations source goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and control costs. They set procurement strategy, lead teams, and partner with executives across finance, operations, legal, and business units to ensure purchasing supports organizational goals. Explore vetted Procurement Director opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Procurement Director Do?

Procurement Directors oversee purchasing and sourcing programs from strategy through execution. Depending on the organization, their responsibilities may include negotiating major contracts, evaluating suppliers, improving procurement processes, managing budgets and risk, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. They often use spend data and market insights to identify savings, strengthen supply continuity, and improve supplier performance.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek senior procurement experience, strong negotiation and contract-management skills, and the ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders. Helpful strengths include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, financial analysis, risk assessment, and familiarity with procurement systems and data analytics. Requirements vary by industry and employer; some roles may prefer a relevant degree, professional certification, or experience with global supply chains.

Career Opportunities for Procurement Leaders

Procurement Directors work across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, technology, retail, financial services, and government contracting. The scope of a role can range from leading a specialized category or regional function to directing enterprise-wide procurement. With experience, professionals may advance to vice president of procurement, chief procurement officer, or broader operations and supply chain leadership roles.

Find Procurement Director Jobs on Ladders

Browse Procurement Director openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and workplace details to identify roles that fit your leadership experience and career goals.

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$80K - $120K *

Help us drive procurement excellence by leveraging your mechanical engineering expertise to support strategic sourcing and supplier management for defense programs, ensuring quality and cost-effective...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic procurement initiatives by leveraging mechanical engineering expertise to optimize sourcing, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships for defense programs, ensuring qualit...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Manage procurement activities across multiple regions, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials. Lead purchasing teams and maintain vendor relationships to streamline operations whi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $109K *

Join a team that's driving strategic procurement operations, optimizing supplier selection, and ensuring compliance with policies. Lead complex acquisitions, manage workflows, and enhance procurement...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Engage with diverse teams to manage construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing facility operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee budgets, schedules, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $100K *

Champion strategic procurement initiatives to enhance City operations. Lead a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with vendors and departments. Drive innovative solutions tha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$112K - $169K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing procurement operations while leading a skilled team. You'll implement process improvements and manage complex solicitations, ensuring efficiency and effective...

Beaverton, ORRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $169K *

Lead the charge in enhancing procurement operations while managing a dynamic team. Drive policy improvements and execute complex solicitations to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in a growing org...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive effective procurement strategies and compliance for emergency management, overseeing vendor selection and contract management to support citywide initiatives and ensure timely responses to emerg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $130K *

Lead procurement efforts for emergency management, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Oversee vendor selection, contract management, and support citywide initiatives while collaborating with diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Champion citywide procurement strategies by overseeing contract actions, vendor selection, and compliance with legal standards, while guiding staff and ensuring timely support for emergency initiative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that shapes the future of emergency management through strategic procurement leadership. You'll oversee vendor selection, ensure compliance, and support agency initiatives while managing a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$136K - $179K *

Lead the charge in procurement contract management, leveraging expertise to draft, negotiate, and optimize contracts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive effi...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our supply chain as you develop strategies, manage vendor relationships, and drive product performance to achieve corporate sales and profitability goals...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate procurement excellence by leading high-impact customer engagements, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Drive excellence in procurement services by leading high-impact customer engagements, optimizing vendor relationships, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $196K *

Drive the development of a modern procurement infrastructure, leading a team to optimize vendor management and P2P processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance strategic sourcing and ensure co...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your procurement career by sourcing materials and services that enhance operational effectiveness. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage sourcing events and supplier relationships, and drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform large-scale Data Center projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery while maintaining accountability for overall project performance and...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $121K *

Join us to drive procurement excellence across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance and optimizing supplier relationships. Collaborate with teams to implement sourcing strategies that enhance oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading supply chain operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, procurement strategy, and vendor performance across multiple locations while maintaining compliance with quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $139K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for services categories, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure accountability through data analysis and n...

5 days ago

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

$79K - $139K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives in Environmental Health & Safety and Maintenance domains to optimize supplier performance, reduce costs, and enhance procurement efficiency while collaborating wit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping procurement strategies for GMP operations. Lead sourcing, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to optimize performance and drive cost savings while ensurin...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Procurement Director do?question toggle

    A Procurement Director leads an organization’s purchasing strategy and operations. The role may include overseeing sourcing, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, controlling spend, mitigating supply risks, and leading procurement teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Procurement Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial procurement or sourcing experience, leadership ability, contract negotiation expertise, and knowledge of supplier management, budgeting, and procurement systems. Some positions prefer a relevant degree or professional certification.

  • How much do Procurement Director jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Procurement Director opportunities.

  • What industries hire Procurement Directors?question toggle

    Procurement Directors are hired across many sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, retail, financial services, and government contracting.

  • What career paths can follow a Procurement Director role?question toggle

    Experienced Procurement Directors may progress to vice president of procurement, chief procurement officer, or senior leadership positions in supply chain, operations, or business management.