Director Procurement

Service Center

CSCS TX

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for setting short-term and long-term strategy for assigned segments.
• Oversees contact negotiations, supplier selection, and management of goods and services
• Ensures supply continuity for our operations to include a focus on lead time reduction and on time delivery.
• Develop strategic segment playbooks that exceed short- and long-term operational targets.
• Establish procedures to mitigate procurement risks, including supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and supplier reliability.
• Direct, mentor, and develop a procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance goals and monitor KPIs to include productivity, supplier performance, and operational support.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to secure favorable terms, quality standards, and reliable delivery.
• Evaluate supplier performance through supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
• Identify and implement a pipeline of continuous cost-saving opportunities without compromising operational needs.
• Responsible for analyzing market and macro trends, forecast demand, and leveraging data to inform purchasing decisions and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Partner with cross functional departments including finance, operations, and legal to align procurement activities with business strategies.
• Drive the adoption of procurement tools, systems, and best practices to enhance efficiency and data transparency.
• Monitor and report on procurement metrics to senior leadership on a monthly basis.
• Provide support for successful new center launches including preferred supplier selection.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal terms, provide guidance and training to the team on negotiation best practices, and ensure consistent and effective contract outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Candidates must possess deep understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, including strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management
• Proficiency in developing and implementing segment or category specific sourcing strategies to optimize spend and supplier performance
• Ability to interpret financial data and perform cost benefit analysis.
• Expert skill in translating complex data into actionable procurement plans
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate strategies, negotiate terms, and present insights to executive leadership

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years progressive experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, and/or other practical expertise. MBA is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, AND LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) is preferred, but not required
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) is preferred, but not required
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) is preferred, but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires little to moderate physical activity. Handling of average weight objects up to 15 pounds; occasional standing or walking; frequently at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically in a normal office administrative environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks.