Director - Strategic Procurement

Job purpose

Key responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives; lead category management and long-term sourcing across major spend categories.
• Direct market analysis, supplier evaluation, tendering, negotiation, contract awards, and implementation.
• Oversee supplier relationship programs to improve performance, innovation, quality, service, and risk mitigation; lead complex commercial negotiations.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls to support compliance and transparency.
• Monitor KPIs, savings targets, analytics, and reporting; identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining quality and service.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align procurement initiatives with organizational priorities and project requirements.
• Lead procurement risk management, supply continuity planning, and supplier risk assessments.
• Drive procurement transformation, digital solutions, and process improvement; develop and mentor teams and support succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and organizational procurement requirements.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 12–15+ years of progressive procurement and supply chain experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.
• A master's degree or MBA is preferred.