Procurement Director

Role DescriptionA Procurement Director leads and oversees the organization’s procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing functions. The role develops procurement strategies, manages supplier relationships, drives cost optimization, and ensures efficient purchasing operations while maintaining quality, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee procurement, purchasing, sourcing, and supplier management activities.Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.Manage supplier selection, evaluation, negotiations, contracts, and long-term relationships.Oversee purchasing processes, purchase orders, tenders, and procurement agreements.Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value optimization across procurement activities.Establish procurement policies, procedures, controls, and best practices.Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality, delivery, and contractual compliance.Collaborate with finance, operations, supply chain, and other departments on procurement requirements.Manage procurement budgets, spending, risks, resources, and strategic sourcing initiatives.Lead, develop, and mentor procurement teams while providing management with strategic recommendations and performance reports.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.Proven experience leading procurement teams and managing complex sourcing activities.Excellent negotiation, analytical, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.Ability to manage suppliers, stakeholders, budgets, priorities, and procurement risks.Experience with ERP, procurement management, or supply chain systems is preferred.Professional, strategic, proactive, commercially focused, and results-oriented approach.