Strategic Indirect Procurement Partner | Hybrid, North America

The Fountain Group; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Fountain Group in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Procurement Director for a 22-month hybrid assignment.

You will partner with North America leaders to align procurement strategies with business growth and operational objectives, lead strategic sourcing and procurement transformation across indirect spend, and manage end-to-end RFx processes while driving cost optimization and supplier consolidation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management.
• Indirect procurement experience required.
• Demonstrated success leading regional and cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
• Strong experience managing end-to-end RFx processes.
• Experience across multiple indirect procurement categories.
• Strong supplier management, commercial negotiation, and contract management experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable results such as cost savings, supplier consolidation, process efficiencies, or productivity improvements.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, including Excel and reporting/dashboard capabilities.
• Experience working within a large corporate or global matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement transformation initiatives across indirect spend categories.
• Manage sourcing projects end-to-end, from strategy development and RFx execution through implementation and benefit realization.
• Drive measurable value through cost optimization, supplier consolidation, process improvements, and productivity gains.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on innovation, service excellence, and business continuity.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance governance.
• Partner with Global Category Management and cross-functional teams on regional procurement initiatives across North America.
• Utilize data and analytics to support procurement decisions, stakeholder reporting, and performance tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Excel

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

The Fountain Group in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Procurement Director for a 22-month hybrid assignment.

You will partner with North America leaders to align procurement strategies with business growth and operational objectives, lead strategic sourcing and procurement transformation across indirect spend, and manage end-to-end RFx processes while driving cost optimization and supplier consolidation.