Director of Procurement

Our clients are a NASDAQ-listed manufacturer of Optical products that are seeking a senior director, indirect procurement for a connectivity business that rely on world class objectives . As the Director of Indirect Procurement, you will lead, transform, and develop a world-class global Indirect Procurement organization. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders and executive stakeholders, driving enterprise alignment and strengthening trust across a complex, matrixed environment. In this executive leadership role, you will define and execute a comprehensive global indirect sourcing strategy that optimizes enterprise spend, enhances supplier performance, and mitigates corporate risk. Championing a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability, you will partner closely with Finance and FP&A to deliver measurable savings targets aligned with overarching corporate financial goals. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a high-performing, global Indirect Procurement organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation. Act as a strategic partner to senior executives and business leaders, ensuring procurement strategies align with broader corporate objectives. Drive change management and transformation initiatives to modernise global procurement capabilities. Sourcing & Category Management Define and execute a global Indirect Procurement strategy encompassing category management, strategic sourcing, and contract lifecycle management. Lead complex, high-value global negotiations and sourcing initiatives to maximise commercial value and strengthen supplier relationships. Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to provide thought leadership, proactively identify market disruptions, and mitigate supply chain risk. Financial Realisation & Governance Partner with Finance and FP&A to establish, track, and deliver annual cost-savings targets that directly impact corporate financial performance. Establish and champion procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance frameworks to improve enterprise-wide transparency. Optimise enterprise spend by utilizing data analytics and advanced procurement systems to drive visibility and cost efficiency. Systems & Technology Deploy, optimize, and champion procurement technologies—including Source-to-Pay (S2P), e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics platforms—to streamline workflows. Role Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; OR a Master’s degree in a related discipline. Experience Minimum of 20 years of total experience in Procurement. 7+ years of leadership experience in senior procurement roles within a global organization, with a proven track record of team development and organizational transformation. Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior executives in complex, matrixed environments to achieve business outcomes. Core Competencies Polished communicator with extensive experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations to diverse audiences. Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented, possessing the interpersonal skills required to build trusted partnerships across business units. Expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and building collaborative, long-term supplier relationships. Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of financial statements, corporate budgetary processes, and business performance drivers. Proficiency in data analytics and modern procurement technologies, specifically Power BI, Oracle, and Excel. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves) Advanced professional certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP). Hands-on experience implementing or scaling Source-to-Pay technologies, including e-sourcing tools, Oracle, Coupa, contract lifecycle management (CLM) pl…

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