Remote Procurement Director (Chicago)

Novartis Norge; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Novartis Norge Procurement Director role outlined to lead and optimize procurement operations with executive impact. The position emphasizes strategy, risk mitigation, and cost-effective sourcing across the organization.

You will collaborate with finance, operations, and leadership to align goals and drive performance. The role supports both full-time and part-time arrangements with hybrid work options, enabling strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years progressive procurement experience including leadership.
• Proven contract negotiation, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide procurement strategies aligned with goals.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and vendor selection.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Oversee budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, track spending.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and executives to forecast needs.
• Establish KPIs to measure procurement effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members.
• Drive process improvements to boost efficiency and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

ERP systems

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Procurement Director to lead and optimize our procurement operations. This executive-level role is responsible for creating and executing procurement strategies that ensure the organization acquires high-quality goods and services at competitive costs while maintaining compliance and mitigating risk.

The ideal candidate combines deep procurement expertise with strong leadership skills, financial insight, and the ability to collaborate across functions. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities and supports hybrid work arrangements for flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.


• Lead sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and vendor selection processes.


• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.


• Oversee procurement budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and track spending efficiency.


• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.


• Collaborate with finance, operations, and executive leadership to forecast procurement needs.


• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement effectiveness.


• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members.


• Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).


• Minimum of 8 years of progressive procurement experience, including leadership roles.


• Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.


• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and cost reduction initiatives.


• Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and procurement analytics tools.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $165,000 — $185,000 annually


• Annual Performance Bonus: Typically 10–20% of base salary


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off and Holidays


• Professional Development Opportunities

Work Schedule

• Full-Time and Part-Time options available


• Hybrid work flexibility available based on business needs


• Standard U.S. business hours with occasional executive-level meetings

Why Join Us?

As our Procurement Director, you will have the opportunity to shape the procurement strategy of a dynamic organization, make a measurable financial impact, and work closely with executive leadership. We value innovation, efficiency, and strategic thinking, and we provide an environment that supports growth and professional development.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.