Sr Director Procurement

The Sr. Director of Procurement is a key strategic leader responsible for driving a world-class global procurement function within a manufacturing environment. This role is tasked with optimizing sourcing strategies, strengthening supply chain resilience, and integrating sustainable procurement initiatives. The Sr. Director of Procurement will play a critical role in EBITDA growth through value creation, cost efficiencies, and strategic supplier partnerships while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead a global procurement team capable of capitalizing on supply market opportunities while ensuring operational excellence.
• Lead and execute procurement initiatives across multiple geographies and manufacturing facilities, leveraging economies of scale and supplier innovation.
• Partner with Senior Leadership to drive a high-performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement, capability building, and talent development within the procurement function.

Governance, Processes, and Policies

• Develop and execute a robust procurement strategy that aligns with the company's manufacturing operations, sustainability goals, and EBITDA growth targets.
• Implement standardized procurement policies and processes to enhance efficiency, visibility, cost control, and sustainability.
• Embed sustainable procurement practices into governance frameworks to ensure long-term environmental and social responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational efficiency

Category Management and Sourcing

• Maximize value creation and drive EBITDA enhancement through strategic category management, supplier negotiations, and cost leadership.
• Identify new opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and strategic supplier collaborations to enhance competitiveness.
• Leverage market intelligence and supplier partnerships to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Ensure category strategies incorporate circular economy principles, responsible sourcing, and environmentally sustainable materials to reduce carbon footprint.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure supply chain resilience and minimize disruption risks.
• Develop risk management frameworks to proactively address supply chain vulnerabilities and ensure business continuity.
• Negotiate and oversee supplier agreements, ensuring they align with long-term business objectives and operational excellence.
• Implement supplier sustainability assessments and collaboration programs to drive responsible business practices, reduce environmental impact, and enhance ethical sourcing.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in supplier performance through benchmarking, innovation incentives, and ongoing capability development.

Procurement Systems Management

• Enhance procurement efficiency through the deployment of digital tools, AI-driven analytics, and ERP integration.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize purchasing decisions, improve supplier collaboration, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Continuously assess and improve procurement systems to support scalability and operational resilience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support global manufacturing initiatives from a cost, risk, and sustainability standpoint, ensuring alignment with business growth strategies.
• Educate and align internal stakeholders on procurement best practices and value creation opportunities.
• Lead strategic discussions with senior leadership to optimize procurement’s impact on EBITDA and overall financial performance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Trust & Collaboration: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of procurement and supply chain leadership experience; at least 5 years in a management role.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings, supplier innovation, and supply chain resiliency while enhancing EBITDA.
• Solid understanding of sustainable procurement, ESG principles, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with digital procurement tools, ERP systems, and AI-driven sourcing technologies.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Broad understanding of the global chemical and resin industry.

The standard compensation for this role is $169,800 - $254,700. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.