Director of Procurement

Genpak

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis

Paid Vacation Time

11 Paid Holidays

401k with a generous company match

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay Access

Job summary

Genpak in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and purchasing. You will shape procurement strategy, drive savings, and build a resilient supplier base in alignment with business goals.

You will partner with operations, finance, engineering, quality, and legal teams to balance cost, availability, and customer requirements while maintaining strong controls and ethics.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
10+ years in procurement with leadership experience.
Proven track record of cost savings and supplier management.
Experience negotiating contracts and developing category strategies.
Working knowledge of ERP or source-to-pay systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead Genpak's direct and indirect procurement strategy, operating model, policies, and annual priorities.
Translate business plans, demand forecasts, and market intelligence into category and sourcing strategies.
Lead competitive sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation for direct and indirect spending.
Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, working-capital improvement, and total-cost-of-ownership benefits without compromising quality or service.
Establish supplier segmentation, scorecards, business reviews, corrective-action processes, and continuous-improvement programs.
Identify and mitigate supply, geopolitical, capacity, financial, compliance, and single-source risks; maintain contingency plans.
Partner with operations, finance, engineering, quality, legal, sales, and other stakeholders to balance cost, availability, specifications, and customer requirements.
Oversee contract governance, approval workflows, delegated authority, PO compliance, and procurement controls.
Set performance expectations and develop procurement team through coaching and succession planning.
Use spend analytics, should-cost models, benchmarks, and procurement tech to improve decisions and visibility.
Support new-product introductions, capital projects, make-versus-buy decisions, supplier transitions, and other strategic initiatives.
Promote ethical sourcing and compliance with laws and company policies.
Prepare executive-level reporting on performance, risks, opportunities, and major supplier decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Category strategy

Analytics

Supply chain knowledge

Travel willingness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, engineering, operations, or related field

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

ERP / S2P systems

Contract management software

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Starting Rate

Job Description

Director of Procurement

Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership for the organization’s sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and purchasing activities. This role develops and executes procurement strategies that improve cost, quality, service, innovation, and supply continuity while ensuring strong controls, ethical practices, and alignment with business objectives. The Director partners closely with operations, finance, product management, and other functional leaders to build a resilient, high-performing supply base.

Reports to

Vice President of Finance

Department

Procurement / Finance

Location

Charlotte, NC

Employment type

Full-time

Direct reports

Category Buyers

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead the Genpak’s direct and indirect procurement strategy, operating model, policies, and annual priorities.
Translate business plans, demand forecasts, and market intelligence into category and sourcing strategies.
Lead competitive sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation for direct and indirect spending.
Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, working-capital improvement, and total-cost-of-ownership benefits without compromising quality or service.
Establish supplier segmentation, scorecards, business reviews, corrective-action processes, and continuous-improvement programs.
Identify and mitigate supply, geopolitical, capacity, financial, compliance, and single-source risks; maintain appropriate contingency plans.
Partner with operations, finance, engineering, quality, legal, sales, and other stakeholders to balance cost, availability, specifications, and customer requirements.
Oversee contract governance, approval workflows, delegated authority, purchase-order compliance, and procurement controls.
Set clear performance expectations and develop a capable, accountable procurement team through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
Use spend analytics, should-cost models, benchmarks, and procurement technology to improve decisions, visibility, and process efficiency.
Support new-product introductions, capital projects, make-versus-buy decisions, supplier transitions, and other strategic initiatives.
Promote ethical sourcing, responsible supplier practices, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Prepare executive-level reporting on performance, risks, opportunities, and major supplier or sourcing decisions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, engineering, operations, or a related field.
Ten or more years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category-management experience, including at least five years leading teams.
Demonstrated success managing significant spend and delivering sustainable financial and operational results.
Strong experience with supplier negotiations, contract development, category strategy, and supplier performance management.
Working knowledge of procurement controls, risk management, analytics, and enterprise resource planning or source-to-pay systems.
Willingness to travel as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience in a multi-site, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly complex operating environment.
Experience in Plastics industry or Packaging industry preferred.
Knowledge of global sourcing, logistics, commodities, or supplier quality practices.
Strategic and commercial judgment
Negotiation and relationship management
Financial acumen and data-driven decision-making
Operational discipline and accountability
Change leadership and continuous improvement
Clear executive communication
Integrity, collaboration, and customer focus