The Director of Procurement will lead the procurement organization, developing a sourcing strategy that keeps the supply chain resilient, competitive, and ready for growth. The role requires 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, including leading and developing purchasing teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and supply chain risk.
Requirements
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing procurement team
- Champion a culture of accountability and growth
- Partner with HR on talent development and succession planning
- Serve as the cross-functional bridge to Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, Legal, IT, and Global Purchasing
- Develop and execute comprehensive category sourcing strategies
- Build and manage a supplier scorecard and qualification process
- Lead contract negotiations, source selection, and supplier relationship management
- Identify and develop alternate sources to mitigate risk and ensure supply continuity
- Develop and manage the procurement budget
- Design and execute supply chain risk mitigation strategies
- Drive the procurement components of Viega's 1000 Day Plan
- Establish and maintain procurement policies on ethics, quality, delivery, and cost
- Analyze market dynamics, cost trends, and supplier performance data
- Lead identification and realization of cost reduction and savings opportunities
Benefits
- Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution
- Wellness Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Up to $10,000 per year in tuition reimbursement
- 9 company holidays + 2 paid Volunteer Days
- Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Employer-paid Life/ AD&D with additional voluntary Life/AD&D insurance available at group rates
- Voluntary benefits include legal insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
