Director of Procurement managing procurement functions and supplier performance at Integrated Water Services, enhancing operational efficiency and driving cost savings.
Responsibilities
Establish and scale the procurement function to support production and engineering teams
Develop sourcing strategies and analyze supply markets to optimize value and mitigate risk
Negotiate NDAs, Terms & Conditions, Statements of Work, and complex supplier agreements
Consolidate spend, leverage national accounts, and pursue enterprise-wide cost savings
Implement continuous cost improvements and support operational efficiency targets
Build and manage strong supplier relationships with defined KPIs and performance reviews
Oversee purchasing, logistics, materials management, and procurement processes
Partner cross-functionally with various stakeholders across the entire organization including, but not limited to Finance, Product Management and Manufacturing
Develop, document, and lead implementation of functional processes
Drive adoption of ERP to support functional processes
Evaluate supplier performance, address issues, and drive corrective actions
Analyze purchasing trends and market data to identify cost-saving opportunities
Lead special projects and support broader operational initiatives as needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of procurement experience including a background in discrete manufacturing
Background in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and purchasing
Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end source-to-pay processes and best practices
Familiarity with the APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) a plus
Experience with direct and indirect procurement; ERP systems (NetSuite), Excel
Benefits
Competitive salary and incentive compensation plans
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