Procurement Director- Indirect
Job in
Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, 60056, USA
Listed on 2026-04-20
Listing for:
LHH
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-20
Job specializations:
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re partnering with an organization seeking a Director of Procurement
- Indirect Procurement with hands‑on experience sourcing transportation and facilities‑related services
.
This role owns strategy and value delivery across key indirect categories
, including:
- Warehousing
- Additional indirect spend categories
You’ll lead cross‑functional sourcing initiatives, drive TCO reduction
, manage supplier relationships, and develop a high‑performing procurement team in a global environment.
- Lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories
- Own and execute sourcing strategies for transportation (over‑the‑road & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities
, as well as other indirect categories (MRO, capital, services, etc.) - Develop and implement category strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and supply assurance
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs
- Collaborate with global and cross‑business category leaders to drive enterprise‑wide initiatives
- Deliver annual cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvements
- Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract development
- Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships that encourage innovation and continuous improvement
- Ensure procurement strategies are embedded into core business processes
- Monitor market trends, capacity, and supplier dynamics—particularly within transportation and facilities services
- Develop financial plans, savings targets, and forecasts across assigned spend
- Provide regular reporting on performance, savings, and value delivery
- Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members; support talent development and succession planning
- 7+ years of procurement and/or supply chain leadership experience
- Direct experience procuring transportation services (OTR & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities
- Background working within a mature procurement organization
- Proven success leading indirect sourcing strategies across multiple categories
- Strong people leadership, coaching, and stakeholder influence skills
- Experience operating in a global or international business environment
- Advanced negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills
- Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results
Work Schedule: On site, travel between locations as needed, up to 25%
Compensation: $200-240k
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) match
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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