Director, Global Procurement & Strategy

Sotera Health Corporate; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotera Health is seeking a Director of Procurement to shape and execute our global procurement strategy. This leadership role partners with Finance, Engineering, Operations and IT to drive cost optimization, risk management, and enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.

The director will elevate procurement as a strategic, value-added function across all business units. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in strategic sourcing or supply chain, advanced leadership experience, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• BS or BA required; MBA desirable; CPM/CPIM preferred.
• 10+ years in Business, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or Consulting.
• Demonstrated leadership of strategic initiatives and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of short- and long-term procurement strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Formalize partnerships with Finance, Engineering, Operations, IT, and Facilities to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and governance structures.
• Lead and develop the Procurement team, strengthening its role as a strategic partner.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

Cost optimization

Education

BS/BA; MBA desirable; CPM/CPIM preferred

Job description

Sotera Health is seeking a Director of Procurement to shape and execute our global procurement strategy. This leadership role partners with Finance, Engineering, Operations and IT to drive cost optimization, risk management, and enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.

The director will elevate procurement as a strategic, value-added function across all business units. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in strategic sourcing or supply chain, advanced leadership experience, and a proven ability to