Director, Strategic Procurement - North America

Lock Search Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Private Equity Firm is seeking a Director, Procurement to lead North American strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization. The role emphasizes ownership of procurement strategy across multiple sites, team leadership, and collaboration with senior leadership to deliver measurable value.

The position requires extensive experience in private equity procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations, with a focus on risk management and supply continuity

Qualifications

• Director-level procurement experience within private equity.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing across multi-site organisations.
• Strong negotiation skills and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience with RFx processes and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute North American procurement and strategic sourcing strategies.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders across functions.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract execution.
• Drive cost optimization and value through strategic procurement initiatives.
• Own procurement budgets and ensure SOX compliance.
• Mentor and develop procurement team.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Leadership

Negotiation

Budget management

SOX compliance

Job description

Confidential Private Equity Firm is seeking a Director, Procurement to lead North American strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization. The role emphasizes ownership of procurement strategy across multiple sites, team leadership, and collaboration with senior leadership to deliver measurable value.

The position requires extensive experience in private equity procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations, with a focus on risk management and supply continuity