Associate Director of Procurement

The Wilner Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development & Mentorship

Wellness Programs & Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

The Wilner Group is partnering with a global technology leader to recruit an experienced Associate Director of Procurement to lead and modernize indirect procurement across North America.

This senior leadership role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, spend optimization, and governance, collaborating with Finance, IT, Legal, HR, Marketing, and senior leaders to deliver significant cost savings and stronger controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• 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.

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

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Cost analysis

ERP/SAP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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

If you're ready to help shape procurement strategy for a growing global organization, we'd love to hear from you.