Director of Procurement

Position Overview

The Director of Procurement leads a team of Client Procurement Managers (CPM) and engages directly with SDI clients to identify, communicate, and drive cost savings initiatives across all categories of maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) spending. This is a remote role, with approximately 10% of travel required within the US.

A typical day in the life of a Director of Procurement involves ensuring effective customer wave plans, facilitating regular cross-functional meetings between CPM and Purchasing Managers, and managing new client onboarding processes.

At SDI, we help essential organizations across North America compete effectively in a challenging global marketplace. We constantly challenge the status quo to evolve how leading manufacturers, retailers, and educational institutions manage their MRO strategies.

The pay range for this bonus-eligible role is Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 annually. Individual pay depends on various factors, including role level, relevant experience, skills, and location.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure and approve customer wave plans.
• Develop reporting and management methods to ensure execution.
• Communicate wave plan to Operations to ensure awareness.
• Monitor savings against target to identify potential shortfalls and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and understand Savings Contract language to explore all categories and set project expectations.
• Collaborate with the Digital Strategy department to develop automated PVR reporting.
• Oversee the development of QBR client presentations.
• Implement a plan to improve categorization/item type for the PVR savings report.
• Review PS categories and update as needed.
• Communicate changes to all Procurement teams (Purchasing and Sourcing).
• Build and provide guidelines on MRO/OEM/CDIR for all Procurement organizations.
• Analyze spend data to define LPP Baseline (especially for high users and spenders), supplier base for SRM onboarding, and classify suppliers (Serv, OEM, MRO, Rep, etc.).
• Load raw data into Zeus.
• Request a Client Supplier Letter and provide the template.
• Obtain Client Contract information, AML, PG, or VMI Program details for management purposes.
• Oversee the creation of buying guides for the Purchasing department (including Incumbents, OEM’s, Preferred, AML, etc.).
• Coordinate with the Sourcing Manager on sourcing activities and provide event guidance.
• Review savings contract language and communicate expectations across CPM, Sourcing, and Purchasing teams.
• Explain the savings report methodology to the client and establish the frequency for service calls and QBRs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in people management.
• Proven data input accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading procurement for a supply chain, facilities management, or manufacturing organization.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• Training and development opportunities – 2023 winner of the People Accelerator award.
• Vacation, wellness days, pet bereavement days, and 12 paid holidays.
• 401K with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Reimbursement for safety shoes.
• Discounted tickets to a variety of vendors.