Senior Director, Procurement

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Senior Director, Procurement, you will lead the strategic vision and operational excellence of procurement across the Americas and Asia Pacific. You will position procurement as a competitive advantage by driving cost optimization, supplier partnerships, sustainability, and continuous improvement while aligning regional execution with GXO’s global business objectives.

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking regional procurement strategy aligned to business growth, financial performance, and customer satisfaction
• Partner with executive leadership, including the Chief Operations Officer, to integrate procurement initiatives with enterprise priorities and foster a “One Procurement” culture
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, partnership and continuous improvement, positioning procurement as a strategic asset
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management across critical categories (e.g., temporary labor, facilities, MHE, fuel, packaging, utilities, uniforms, telecoms)
• Negotiate and oversee high-value supplier contracts, ensuring performance, cost efficiency, and service excellence
• Champion ESG and sustainability initiatives by embedding responsible sourcing into procurement processes
• Drive operational excellence through standardized processes, digital procurement tools, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and monitor procurement KPIs, budgets, spend analytics, and category management strategies to optimize EBITDA impact
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supplier risks to ensure supply chain continuity and resilience
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional procurement team within a global, matrixed environment
• Engage in Best Practices sharing activities across the wider procurement net championing a culture of collaboration

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or equivalent related work/military experience
• 10+ years of progressive procurement leadership experience, ideally within 3PL logistics, supply chain, or other complex, low-margin industries
• Proven experience in strategic leadership, sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and optimizing spend
• Demonstrated success leading in a global, matrixed organization
• Solid understanding of Lean operating models, process transformation, and continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and negotiate effectively at the highest levels
• Visionary leadership skills to influence, inspire, and collaborate

• MBA or Master’s degree in related discipline
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., MCIPS or equivalent)
• Experience with digital procurement platforms, data analytics, AI, or automation-enabled sourcing solutions

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans. GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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