Associate Director of Procurement

JobAdder Operations Pty; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Mentorship

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

JobAdder Operations Pty is seeking an Associate Director of Procurement to lead and modernize its indirect procurement function across North America. Based in Montvale, NJ, this hybrid, full-time leadership role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and spend optimization to drive cost savings and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in procurement, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and proven leadership in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Prior leadership experience managing procurement initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, contract review, and cost analysis skills.
• Experience with indirect procurement categories such as IT, travel, professional services, corporate services, or insurance.
• SAP or ERP experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and vendor performance management.
• Oversee major spend categories including IT, professional services, travel, corporate services, financial services, and insurance.
• Drive cost savings, process improvements, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Manage procurement policies, governance, vendor compliance, and contract review processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to support procurement planning, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
• Track procurement metrics, spending trends, and savings opportunities while presenting recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

Lead procurement strategy, supplier partnerships, and cost savings initiatives for a global technology organization.

05th October, 2026

Montvale, NJ | Full-Time | Hybrid
$140,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible
Our client, a global technology leader, is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Procurement to lead and modernize its indirect procurement function across North America.
This high-impact leadership role will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, spend optimization, procurement governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, IT, Legal, HR, Marketing, and senior leadership to drive cost savings, strengthen controls, and enhance procurement operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and vendor performance management.
• Oversee major spend categories including IT, professional services, travel, corporate services, financial services, and insurance.
• Drive cost savings, process improvements, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Manage procurement policies, governance, vendor compliance, and contract review processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to support procurement planning, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
• Track procurement metrics, spending trends, and savings opportunities while presenting recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Prior leadership experience managing procurement initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, contract review, and cost analysis skills.
• Experience with indirect procurement categories such as IT, travel, professional services, corporate services, or insurance.
• SAP or ERP experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

What We're Looking For

A strategic, hands on procurement leader who can balance big-picture thinking with execution. The ideal candidate is collaborative, analytical, process-driven, and passionate about building strong supplier partnerships while delivering measurable business value.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development & Mentorship Opportunities
• Wellness Programs & Additional Voluntary Benefits