Job Description

We’re partnering with an organization seeking a Director of Procurement- Indirect Procurement with hands‑on experience sourcing transportation and facilities‑related services .

This role owns strategy and value delivery across key indirect categories , including:

✅ Transportation (over‑the‑road & ocean)

✅ Warehousing

✅ Utilities & facilities

✅ Additional indirect spend categories

You’ll lead cross‑functional sourcing initiatives, drive TCO reduction , manage supplier relationships, and develop a high‑performing procurement team in a global environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

✅ Lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories

✅ Own and execute sourcing strategies for transportation (over‑the‑road & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities , as well as other indirect categories (MRO, capital, services, etc.)

✅ Develop and implement category strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and supply assurance

✅ Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs

✅ Collaborate with global and cross‑business category leaders to drive enterprise‑wide initiatives

✅ Deliver annual cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvements

✅ Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract development

✅ Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships that encourage innovation and continuous improvement

✅ Ensure procurement strategies are embedded into core business processes

✅ Monitor market trends, capacity, and supplier dynamics—particularly within transportation and facilities services

✅ Develop financial plans, savings targets, and forecasts across assigned spend

✅ Provide regular reporting on performance, savings, and value delivery

✅ Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members; support talent development and succession planning

What We’re Looking For:

7+ years of procurement and/or supply chain leadership experience

Direct experience procuring transportation services (OTR & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities

Background working within a mature procurement organization

Proven success leading indirect sourcing strategies across multiple categories

Strong people leadership, coaching, and stakeholder influence skills

Experience operating in a global or international business environment

Advanced negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills

Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred

Work Schedule: On site, travel between locations as needed, up to 25%

Compensation: $200-240k

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) match

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