Director, Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define the strategy for procurement governance, standards, and regulatory operations throughout the organization.

• Supervise the implementation of purchasing policies and process controls, ensuring audit readiness, negotiation standards for business and legal contract terms, and governance performance metrics.

• Manage procurement contracting standards, including templates, clause libraries, and monitoring of contract compliance.

• Establish policies and procedures for Procurement requests and oversee governance, audit, and compliance reporting.

• Provide reviews and escalations for contractual agreements and documentation.

• Develop and execute a procurement governance strategy that aligns with corporate goals and objectives.

• Implement regulatory contracts and requirements with suppliers.

• Uphold ethical practices and fairness in all transactions and interactions.

• Educate and advocate for Procurement standards throughout the organization.

• Investigate trends and advancements in regulatory requirements to support informed decision-making.

• Create and monitor adherence to policies and processes, dashboards, executive scorecards, KPIs, and SLA reporting.

• Lead Procurement support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, operating model designs, and Procurement transformations.

• Oversee both internal and external communications from the Procurement department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, finance, or a related field.

• A law degree or a master's degree is preferred.

• At least 7 years of procurement experience, ideally with complex contract requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing procurement processes and vendor management programs.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement law and the legal risks associated with procurement practices and contract language.

• Leadership experience in procurement, governance, or compliance, which includes policy and process development, governance framework construction, leading complex cross-functional projects, and ensuring audit readiness.

• Familiarity with contracting standards, change management, and KPI development.

• Strong executive communication abilities and a proven capacity to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

• Certification as a State bar attorney or Certified Procurement Manager is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Paid time off, in addition to holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules.

• Additional forms of incentives may be included in overall compensation.