Director of Procurement

Spreetail Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Spreetail Inc. is seeking a Director of Procurement to own ~$29M/year in spend across 8 fulfillment centers. You will lead end-to-end sourcing strategies, drive cost-saving initiatives, negotiate with major partners, and build cross-functional alignment with Finance, Operations, and carriers.

You will manage on-site non-inventory hourly teams, design lean kanban staging, and own procurement systems and governance. This role offers strategic impact and collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Own ~$29M/year addressable spend across 8 FC buildings including pallets, corrugate, business services and supplies.
• Lead Q1 2027 pallet RFP with primary partners to minimize total net cost.
• Establish S&OP-driven pallet demand forecasts and manage returns, regrade and credits.
• Direct on-site hourly teams; design lean kanban staging to cut downtime.
• Negotiate master service agreements and consolidate vendors for ~$17M in services.
• Own procurement systems and governance; report monthly savings KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Network Spend Ownership: accountable owner of ~$29M/year in addressable spend across 8 FC buildings.
• Strategic RFP Execution: lead pallet RFPs to secure pallets and corrugate at lowest cost.
• Carrier S&OP & Credit Recovery: forecast pallet demand and manage return, regrade, credits.
• On-Site Team Leadership & Kanban Design: lead hourly associates; implement lean kanban staging.
• Vendor Consolidation & Services Procurement: negotiate MSAs; streamline facility supplies buying.
• Systems, Approvals & Governance: manage vendor onboarding, invoice reconciliation, routing workflows.

Skills

Spend ownership

RFP execution

S&OP forecasting

Kanban design

Vendor consolidation

Governance & KPIs

Job description

Location: Nebraska, United States

Spreetailpropels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs. Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history: www.spreetail.com.

Work Your Way:

At Spreetail, we believe in empowering our employees to work in the way that suits them best through our Work Your Way approach. Each team member has the flexibility to choose where they work most effectively each week—whether that's from home, a coffee shop, or the office. While flexibility is key, we also value the power of in-person connection. That’s why we bring our corporate team together in Lincoln each quarter for a week of intentional collaboration, team building, community engagement, and our All-Hands meeting. It’s the best of both worlds: the freedom to work your way, with meaningful opportunities to connect and grow together. Please scroll to the bottom of the job posting to confirm that your state qualifies for the Work Your Way program.

Spreetail is looking for a Director of Procurement, you will serve as the single accountable leader for ~$29M in annual addressable spend across our 8 fulfillment center locations. In this role, you will lead end-to-end operational sourcing strategies—including packaging, pallets, corrugate, business services, and facility supplies—while driving commercial negotiations, cost-saving initiatives, and vendor accountability.

You will lead the on-site non-inventory hourly teams responsible for staging and replenishment, design robust inventory controls, and build cross-functional alignment across Finance, Operations, and carriers.

How you will achieve success:

• Network Spend Ownership: Serve as the single accountable owner of ~$29M/year in addressable spend across all 8 FC buildings (~$10M pallets and corrugate, ~$17M business services, ~$2M supplies).
• Strategic RFP Execution: Lead the Q1 2027 pallet RFP across primary partners (KAMPS, 48forty, and emerging alternatives) to secure pallets and corrugate at the lowest total net cost.
• Carrier S&OP & Credit Recovery: Establish S&OP-driven pallet demand forecasts and operationalize pallet return, regrade, and credit recovery programs with major carrier partners (FedEx, Roadie).
• On-Site Team Leadership & Kanban Design: Directly lead on-site non-inventory hourly associates across the network who receive, stage, and replenish materials; design and implement lean kanban staging to eliminate fulfillment downtime.
• Vendor Consolidation & Services Procurement: Negotiate master service agreements, consolidate redundant vendors, enforce rigorous SLA performance across ~$17M in business services, and streamline standard operating ordering flows for facility supplies and maintenance buys.
• Systems, Approvals & Governance: Own procurement systems and operational controls (vendor onboarding, invoice reconciliation, and approval routing workflows), delivering monthly savings scorecard KPIs to executive leadership.

What experiences will help you in this role:

• Network Spend Ownership: Serve as the single accountable owner of ~$29M/year in addressable spend across all 8 FC buildings (~$10M pallets and corrugate, ~$17M business services, ~$2M supplies).
• Strategic RFP Execution: Lead the Q1 2027 pallet RFP across primary partners (KAMPS, 48forty, and emerging alternatives) to secure pallets and corrugate at the lowest total net cost.
• Carrier S&OP & Credit Recovery: Establish S&OP-driven pallet demand forecasts and operationalize pallet return, regrade, and credit recovery programs with major carrier partners (FedEx, Roadie).
• On-Site Team Leadership & Kanban Design: Directly lead on-site non-inventory hourly associates across the network who receive, stage, and replenish materials; design and implement lean kanban staging to eliminate fulfillment downtime.
• Vendor Consolidation & Services Procurement: Negotiate master service agreements, consolidate redundant vendors, enforce rigorous SLA performance across ~$17M in business services, and streamline standard operating ordering flows for facility supplies and maintenance buys.
• Systems, Approvals & Governance: Own procurement systems and operational controls (vendor onboarding, invoice reconciliation, and approval routing workflows), delivering monthly savings scorecard KPIs to executive leadership.

In an effort to MakeSpreetailBetter, wehirepeople that are aligned with our valuesand are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence.We believe the right person can learn what is needed tosucceedin their role, soweencouragejob applicants toapply even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed.Weare looking for diverse backgrounds and perspectives, so wedon’t require college degrees andwelcomenon-linear career paths.Ifthis role highlights your experience and gets you excited

What you can expect from us:

• We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself.Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off for your wedding week,paid parental leaveand support for parents of growing families.
• We celebrate accomplishments.Each year at Spreetail is a milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, swag store credit, or donations to a nonprofit of your choice. We also recognize people pursuing impacts with Spreetail Spotlight Awards.
• We care about your Health & Wellness.Spreetail works hard to enhance the employee experience through benefit programs and perks that provide meaningful support. We offer affordable medical, dental and vision plans with coast-to-coast coverage. We also provide free telehealth and on-demand mental health resources.
• We create the opportunity to revolutionize your community.We encourage Spreetailers to give back and make a social impact, and we offer paid time off to do it.

Spreetail is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Spreetail is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

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