Director of Procurement

MBR Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MBR Partners is seeking a Senior Director of Indirect Procurement for a NASDAQ-listed optical products manufacturer. You will lead a global indirect procurement organization, partnering with senior executives to align procurement with corporate objectives and drive cross-functional transformation.

You will define and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy, optimize enterprise spend, and deliver measurable savings while modernizing procurement capabilities across a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of total experience in Procurement.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in global procurement roles.
• Ability to influence and engage senior executives in complex, matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global indirect procurement strategy.
• Lead high-value global negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Partner with Finance and FP&A to deliver annual cost-savings targets.
• Establish procurement policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.
• Drive data analytics to improve spend visibility and cost efficiency.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Change management

Financial acumen

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Finance/SCM

Master’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

Excel

S2P platforms

Job description

Our clients are a NASDAQ-listed manufacturer of Optical products that are seeking a senior director, indirect procurement for a connectivity business that rely on world class objectives .

As the Director of Indirect Procurement, you will lead, transform, and develop a world-class global Indirect Procurement organization. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders and executive stakeholders, driving enterprise alignment and strengthening trust across a complex, matrixed environment.

In this executive leadership role, you will define and execute a comprehensive global indirect sourcing strategy that optimizes enterprise spend, enhances supplier performance, and mitigates corporate risk. Championing a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability, you will partner closely with Finance and FP&A to deliver measurable savings targets aligned with overarching corporate financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing, global Indirect Procurement organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior executives and business leaders, ensuring procurement strategies align with broader corporate objectives.
• Drive change management and transformation initiatives to modernise global procurement capabilities.

Sourcing & Category Management

• Define and execute a global Indirect Procurement strategy encompassing category management, strategic sourcing, and contract lifecycle management.
• Lead complex, high-value global negotiations and sourcing initiatives to maximise commercial value and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to provide thought leadership, proactively identify market disruptions, and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Partner with Finance and FP&A to establish, track, and deliver annual cost-savings targets that directly impact corporate financial performance.
• Establish and champion procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance frameworks to improve enterprise-wide transparency.
• Optimise enterprise spend by utilizing data analytics and advanced procurement systems to drive visibility and cost efficiency.

Systems & Technology

• Deploy, optimize, and champion procurement technologies—including Source-to-Pay (S2P), e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics platforms to streamline workflows.

Role Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; OR a Master’s degree in a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 20 years of total experience in Procurement.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in senior procurement roles within a global organization, with a proven track record of team development and organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior executives in complex, matrixed environments to achieve business outcomes.

Core Competencies

• Polished communicator with extensive experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations to diverse audiences.
• Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented, possessing the interpersonal skills required to build trusted partnerships across business units.
• Expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and building collaborative, long-term supplier relationships.
• Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of financial statements, corporate budgetary processes, and business performance drivers.
• Proficiency in data analytics and modern procurement technologies, specifically Power BI, Oracle, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves)

• Advanced professional certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
• Hands-on experience implementing or scaling Source-to-Pay technologies, including e-sourcing tools, Oracle, Coupa, contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, or advanced spend analytics software.
• Proven success leading initiatives in sustainability, supplier diversity, or advanced supplier risk management frameworks.