Senior Procurement Leader: Strategic Sourcing & Governance

PERSOL; Georgia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking a highly experienced procurement leader to drive excellence across multiple procurement categories. This senior role oversees end-to-end operations, sourcing, governance, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver value-for-money outcomes.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic oversight of risks, and continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum12 years of experience in public sector procurement.
• Proven track record leading procurement teams and driving operational excellence.
• Extensive experience managing end-to-end procurement operations including complex, high-value procurements.
• Strong knowledge of IM (Procurement) and the GeBIZ procurement system.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide strategic procurement advice.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations across multiple categories.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and governance requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight on procurement risks and complex challenges.
• Drive aggregation, sourcing initiatives, and category management to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on procurement matters.
• Governance: manage documentation, audit trails, and supplier relationship practices.
• Champion continuous improvement to enhance procurement capabilities and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Influence

Procurement knowledge

Tools

IM (Procurement)

GeBIZ

Job description

PERSOL is seeking a highly experienced procurement leader to drive excellence across multiple procurement categories. This senior role oversees end-to-end operations, sourcing, governance, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver value-for-money outcomes.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic oversight of risks, and continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier relationships.