Procurement Director- Indirect

LHH; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is looking for a Director of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in procurement, particularly in transportation and facilities services. Responsibilities include driving cost savings, managing supplier relationships, and developing a high-performing team. The position requires strong leadership and effective negotiation skills, with potential travel of up to 25%. Compensation ranges from $200k to $240k.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement and/or supply chain leadership experience.
• Direct experience procuring transportation services (OTR & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities.
• Proven success leading indirect sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories.
• Deliver annual cost savings and value creation.
• Monitor market trends and supplier dynamics.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Job description

We’re partnering with an organization seeking a Director of Procurement- Indirect Procurement with hands‑on experience sourcing transportation and facilities‑related services.

This role owns strategy and value delivery across key indirect categories, including:

• Warehousing
• Additional indirect spend categories

You’ll lead cross‑functional sourcing initiatives, drive TCO reduction, manage supplier relationships, and develop a high‑performing procurement team in a global environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories
• Own and execute sourcing strategies for transportation (over‑the‑road & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities, as well as other indirect categories (MRO, capital, services, etc.)
• Develop and implement category strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and supply assurance
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs
• Collaborate with global and cross‑business category leaders to drive enterprise‑wide initiatives
• Deliver annual cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvements
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract development
• Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships that encourage innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure procurement strategies are embedded into core business processes
• Monitor market trends, capacity, and supplier dynamics—particularly within transportation and facilities services
• Develop financial plans, savings targets, and forecasts across assigned spend
• Provide regular reporting on performance, savings, and value delivery
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members; support talent development and succession planning

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of procurement and/or supply chain leadership experience
• Direct experience procuring transportation services (OTR & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities
• Background working within a mature procurement organization
• Proven success leading indirect sourcing strategies across multiple categories
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and stakeholder influence skills
• Experience operating in a global or international business environment
• Advanced negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results

Work Schedule: On site, travel between locations as needed, up to 25%

Compensation: $200-240k

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) match

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers