Associate Director of Procurement

Carter Murray; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive, family-friendly health/

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life and disability insurance

Holistic wellness programs

Training, professional development

Voluntary insurance options

Inclusive, collaborative work culture

Job summary

Carter Murray is seeking an Associate Director of Procurement in Montvale, NJ to lead and modernize the indirect procurement function across North America, partnering with Finance, IT, Legal, and senior leadership.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, spend governance, and continuous improvement, with oversight of IT procurement, travel, banking services, and insurance renewals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply management within a corporate environment.
• Experience managing indirect procurement categories such as IT, professional services, travel, corporate services, financial services, insurance, facilities, or shared services.
• Prior leadership or team management experience.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, sourcing, and cost analysis skills.
• Proven ability to develop procurement strategies that improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of procurement controls, vendor governance, policy management, and risk management.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP/vendor master systems preferred.
• Knowledge of banking systems, treasury management, insurance programs, and corporate card programs preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 5%).

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement strategies across North America, including sourcing, supplier selection, RFQs, price negotiation, contract review, and vendor performance management.
• Partner with business leaders to identify cost savings, improve supplier quality, reduce risk, and strengthen procurement processes.
• Oversee IT procurement activities, including RFQs, lease-versus-buy analysis, contract review, and supplier negotiations.
• Manage procurement-related contract obligations and support cross-functional reviews with Legal, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Own and enhance the SAP Vendor Master process, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and governance.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, operating controls, and best practices.
• Lead travel and entertainment (T&E) procurement strategy, including vendor management, corporate card oversight, employee experience, and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Internal Audit to review and update T&E policies.
• Track indirect spend, identify savings opportunities, and present recommendations to senior management.
• Review quarterly savings goals, performance, and procurement initiatives with leadership.
• Develop short- and long-term procurement plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing strategies to improve resiliency, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate and negotiate financial services pricing, banking agreements, insurance renewals, and related vendor contracts.
• Partner with insurance brokers, HR, and leadership to assess coverage, pricing, renewals, and risk management strategies.
• Support compliance efforts (including J-SOX), internal controls, disaster recovery planning, and procurement-related risk mitigation.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to make procurement more efficient, transparent, and scalable.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Leadership

Spend management

Procurement governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Microsoft Excel

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations

MBA

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Associate Director of Procurement

Overview

The Associate Director of Procurement will lead and modernize the indirect procurement function across North America. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, spend management, procurement governance, and continuous improvement across key corporate categories.

This position will help shape procurement strategies for a global technology organization and partner closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, HR, Marketing, and senior leadership. The role oversees major spending categories, including indirect procurement, IT procurement, travel vendors, corporate cards, purchase order activity, banking services, insurance renewals, and supplier performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on procurement leader who can think strategically, negotiate effectively, improve processes, strengthen controls, and build trusted relationships across the business.

Salary Range: $140-$160k (flexible/based on experience)

Location: Montvale, NJ

Key Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement strategies across North America, including sourcing, supplier selection, RFQs, price negotiation, contract review, and vendor performance management
• Partner with business leaders to identify cost savings, improve supplier quality, reduce risk, and strengthen procurement processes
• Oversee IT procurement activities, including RFQs, lease-versus-buy analysis, contract review, and supplier negotiations
• Manage procurement-related contract obligations and support cross-functional reviews with Legal, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders
• Own and enhance the SAP Vendor Master process, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and governance
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, operating controls, and best practices
• Lead travel and entertainment (T&E) procurement strategy, including vendor management, corporate card oversight, employee experience, and policy compliance
• Collaborate with Accounting and Internal Audit to review and update T&E policies
• Track indirect spend, identify savings opportunities, and present recommendations to senior management
• Review quarterly savings goals, performance, and procurement initiatives with leadership
• Develop short- and long-term procurement plans aligned with corporate objectives
• Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing strategies to improve resiliency, service quality, and cost effectiveness
• Evaluate and negotiate financial services pricing, banking agreements, insurance renewals, and related vendor contracts
• Partner with insurance brokers, HR, and leadership to assess coverage, pricing, renewals, and risk management strategies
• Support compliance efforts (including J-SOX), internal controls, disaster recovery planning, and procurement-related risk mitigation
• Lead process improvement initiatives to make procurement more efficient, transparent, and scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply management within a corporate environment
• Experience managing indirect procurement categories such as IT, professional services, travel, corporate services, financial services, insurance, facilities, or shared services
• Prior leadership or team management experience
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, sourcing, and cost analysis skills
• Proven ability to develop procurement strategies that improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and financial performance
• Strong understanding of procurement controls, vendor governance, policy management, and risk management
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP/vendor master systems preferred
• Knowledge of banking systems, treasury management, insurance programs, and corporate card programs preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 5%)

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $140,000-$160,000. This range excludes bonuses, incentives, and other forms of compensation or benefits.

Starting salary is determined based on factors such as experience, education, training, certification, and location. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses, commissions, or program-specific incentives, subject to applicable plans and policies.

Employee Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive employer match and financial planning tools
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting mental, behavioral, and overall well-being
• Life and disability insurance for financial protection
• Holistic wellness programs
• Training, professional development, and mentorship opportunities
• Voluntary insurance options (auto, home, identity protection, legal)
• Inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment