Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement

Location: Boston, MA; open to remote locations for top talent

Reports To: CFO

Team: Global procurement team, cross-functional partnerships

Company Overview

A newly combined global leader in the Industrial Manufacturing Solutions market focused on accelerating clients’ production operations through world‑class data connectivity, control, execution, and insights powered by the latest in IIoT and AI techniques.

Position Purpose

The Director of Procurement will shape, lead, and scale the organization’s global procurement activities. You’ll architect and execute strategy across category management, sourcing execution, supplier relationships, risk mitigation, and operational best practices. This pivotal role will drive cost savings, operational value, and strategic partnerships with both internal business units and key stakeholders, ensuring procurement excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement on a worldwide scale.

Key Responsibilities

* Build and scale a global procurement function by establishing foundational processes, systems (P2P, contract repositories), policies, and performance metrics for sustainable, high‑impact value delivery.

* Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi‑year procurement strategy and roadmap to advance business goals, operational efficiency, and value‑creation initiatives.

* Act as a transformational leader, driving process, organizational, and technology advancements-including procurement automation, spend analytics, and modern supply management practices.

* Lead category management across all major spend areas, with emphasis on IT (software, cloud, hardware), marketing, HR, professional/business services, facilities, and travel.

* Direct complex sourcing initiatives, manage RFP/tender processes, and negotiate high‑value contracts with a focus on maximizing cost efficiency, quality, and innovation.

* Utilize global spend analysis and data‑driven insights to identify value opportunities, assess risks, and support informed decision‑making that aligns procurement outcomes directly to EBITDA and business performance.

* Develop and execute a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, including supplier segmentation, KPI/balanced scorecard development, formal performance reviews, audits, and ongoing improvement plans.

* Foster effective, collaborative partnerships with key global suppliers, ensuring continuous compliance, effective risk management, and exceptional service delivery.

* Resolve complex supplier issues, lead risk mitigation, and manage escalations to protect business continuity.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership

* Serve as the primary interface between procurement and global business units, understanding business objectives and delivering procurement strategies that drive competitive advantage.

* Build and nurture deep, trusting relationships with corporate functions (Finance, Legal, IT, HR, business unit leaders), aligning procurement strategies with transformation and growth objectives.

* Collaborate with executive leadership and operations to support post‑acquisition integration and leverage synergy opportunities.

* Champion the value of procurement, advocating adoption of best practices and compliance across all levels of the organization.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

* Establish and continuously refine procurement processes, policies, and systems to maximize efficiency, transparency, scalability, and compliance.

* Ensure adherence to best practices, compliance, risk management, and governance-meeting both legal and private equity standards.

* Lead continuous improvement efforts by integrating industry benchmarks, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions.

* Recruit, coach, and elevate a high‑performing, globally distributed procurement team, driving individual growth and cultivating an exceptional, inclusive procurement culture.

* Set clear objectives for team and functional performance, leveraging data and feedback to drive excellence and accountability.

* Represent procurement at the executive level and lead high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives.

* Technology Category Leadership: Design and execute sourcing strategies for technology‑driven spend categories (software, SaaS, hardware, cloud, telecom, IT services), managing sophisticated vendor relationships typical in tech‑forward organizations.

* Digital Transformation Partner: Collaborate with technology, product, and business teams to ensure procurement initiatives align with digital transformation and support product vision and market agility.

* Vendor Risk & Compliance Management: Partner closely with IT, Infosec, and Legal teams to build and evolve a comprehensive third‑party risk management framework. Ensure rigorous compliance with global data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.

* Analytics‑Driven Improvement: Leverage procurement analytics, spend data, and supplier insights to continuously drive efficiency, cost savings, and service innovation.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree required (business, supply chain, finance, or analytical field preferred).

* Advanced degree (MBA/MS) or supply chain/procurement certifications (CPSM, CIPS, PMP, Six Sigma) desirable.

* 10+ years in procurement or supply chain, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a global, technology‑driven, or service organization.

* Proven experience building procurement teams and operations in high‑growth, transformational, or private‑equity‑backed settings.

* Comprehensive experience in end‑to‑end category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and negotiations-especially with IT/software and SaaS vendors.

* Experience implementing procurement solutions (e.g., Coupa, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, or other P2P platforms) and using advanced procurement analytics.

* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling) and experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).

* Comfortable working in cloud‑based collaboration environments (Microsoft Teams, Slack, SharePoint).

* Strong knowledge of procurement compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks.

* Ability to inspire, develop, and lead diverse global teams.

* Strategic thinker with strong business acumen who connects procurement to operational and financial value.

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