FirstFour Staffing has partnered with a reputable international organization that is seeking to hire a Procurement Director to their team.
SUMMARY
The Procurement Director is a senior leadership position responsible for driving global sourcing strategies, managing high-value contracts, and overseeing procurement activities for a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing operation. This role will focus on capital project procurement, supplier partnerships, and process excellence while providing strategic direction to executive leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute long-term procurement strategies aligned with corporate and capital investment goals.
- Negotiate large-scale capital contracts (>$100M) including plant infrastructure, machinery, and technology systems.
- Build and manage strategic global supplier relationships to ensure security of supply, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.
- Lead supplier performance management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Drive adoption of advanced procurement tools, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor, lead, and develop a high-performing global procurement team.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams to support corporate growth.
- Ensure all procurement activities align with safety, quality, regulatory, and corporate standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive procurement leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, steel, or metals industries.
- Proven record of negotiating contracts exceeding $100M in value.
- Expertise in global sourcing, capital equipment procurement, and supplier market intelligence.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-billion-dollar spend portfolios.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office and procurement systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.