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Procurement Director- Indirect

Job in Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, 60056, USA
Listing for: LHH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-20
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 240000 USD Yearly USD 200000.00 240000.00 YEAR
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.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • 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
What We’re Looking For:
  • 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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