Director, Procurement

Overview

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Enhance governance, stream processes, and enable data-driven decision-making. Champion ESG integration across procurement operations—embedding sustainability, ethical sourcing, and compliance into core systems and reporting frameworks to support responsible and resilient value delivery.
• Lead and develop a high-performing regional procurement operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work with the Head of Procurement, supporting the development and execution of the regional procurement strategy and driving improved contribution/efficiency across the team.
• Develop and implement a key procurement tool, including a spend analytics platform that empowers category managers with deeper insights, enabling more strategic decision-making and increased EBITDA contribution.
• Support in the deployment of a centralized contract database to build a robust contract pipeline, improve visibility, and support proactive—not reactive—cost management and risk mitigation
• Review and refine the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process within the regional framework to enhance operational efficiency, reduce cycle times, and strengthen cost control mechanisms.
• Introduce and embed best-in-class tools tailored to specific categories, supporting advanced sourcing strategies, supplier collaboration, and improved value delivery.
• Strengthen procurement governance by embedding controls, standardizing processes, and ensuring alignment with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements.
• Oversee the development of reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights, track procurement performance, and support continuous improvement. Define and monitor KPIs across global and regional teams contributing to AmAPAC EBITDA
• Champion ESG initiatives within procurement operations, embedding sustainability, ethical sourcing, and governance into systems, processes, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Legal, and Operations to align procurement systems and processes, ensuring seamless execution and data integrity.
• Provide leadership on key projects, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving innovation across procurement processes and systems.
• Support the growth of procurement talent through mentoring, training, and capability-building initiatives.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the procurement function.

What you’ll need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Finance/Accounting
• Significant experience in procurement finance, ideally within a complex organization
• Proven leadership in managing teams and during periods of change.
• Proven experience of excellent stakeholder management
• Deep proficiency in ERP platforms SAP, Oracle) and spend analytics tools, with a strong understanding of new technologies like process orchestration.
• Contract Lifecycle & Cost Management - Strong grasp of contract lifecycle management, including how contract databases to support proactive cost control and pipeline visibility.
• Financial Governance & Compliance - Solid knowledge of financial controls, audit requirements, and risk mitigation strategies within procurement operations, ensuring transparency and regulatory alignment.
• Strategic Influence & Problem Solving - Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, resolve complex challenges, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Financial Analysis & Reporting - Strong capability in financial modelling, cost savings analysis, and performance reporting to support strategic procurement decisions.
• Technology-Driven Mindset - Experience in developing and implementing procurement technology roadmaps, including category-specific tools and P2P optimization initiatives.
• ESG Awareness & Integration - Understanding of ESG principles and their application in procurement systems, reporting, and supplier engagement.
• Agility & Resilience - Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

It’d be great if you also had:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on developing a top-tier procurement team.
• Strong personal qualities including honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Being a strategic thinker, balancing short-term objectives with long-term goals.
• Highly adaptable and results-driven, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Have genuine passion for sustainability and driving initiatives that integrate with procurement strategies