Strategic Procurement Director

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity seeks a Director of Procurement to lead enterprise sourcing, manage key supplier relationships, and drive strategic initiatives. You will partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and R&D to optimize total cost of ownership and deliver measurable business results.

This role requires influencing without direct authority and leading a high-performing procurement team. Leading cross-functional collaboration, you will shape category strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certification (CPSM/CSCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Lead high-value, high-risk sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Oversee supplier relationships and contract governance.
• Ensure compliance and governance across procurement processes.
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Finance and operations to improve business performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline

MBA or advanced degree

CPSM, CSCP, or other relevant professional certification

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Procurement analytics

Job description

Ingevity seeks a Director of Procurement to lead enterprise sourcing, manage key supplier relationships, and drive strategic initiatives. You will partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and R&D to optimize total cost of ownership and deliver measurable business results.

This role requires influencing without direct authority and leading a high-performing procurement team. Leading cross-functional collaboration, you will shape category strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and drive