Sr. Director, Procurement

Senior Director, Direct ProcurementBuilding the future starts with buying the right parts.Let's be honest.Nobody buys a car because procurement did its job.But every vehicle exists because procurement did.Every bolt. Every semiconductor. Every battery cell. Every casting. Every supplier relationship. Every negotiation. Every risk avoided before it became tomorrow's production shutdown.That's where you come in.We're looking for a Senior Director of Direct Procurement who thrives in complexity, loves solving impossible supply chain puzzles, and gets a genuine rush from building world-class supplier partnerships. This isn't a role for someone who simply negotiates contracts. It's for someone who wants to shape an entire supply network, influence product strategy, and become one of the people responsible for keeping millions of components flowing flawlessly into production.If words like should-cost modelling, supplier innovation, PPV, dual sourcing, semiconductors, APQP, launch readiness, and executive stakeholder management get you excited rather than exhausted... keep reading.What You'll Be DoingYou'll lead the Direct Procurement organization responsible for sourcing the components that actually become our vehicles.That means balancing cost, quality, innovation, sustainability, resilience, and speed—all while helping shape the future of automotive manufacturing.You'll:Develop and execute global direct procurement strategies across multiple commodities.Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing procurement leadership team.Build strategic supplier partnerships that extend well beyond annual negotiations.Drive cost optimization initiatives without sacrificing quality or innovation.Support new product launches from concept through SOP.Strengthen supplier resilience and proactively manage supply risk.Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain and Product Development.Lead executive negotiations involving complex global suppliers.Identify opportunities for supplier innovation that create competitive advantage.Improve procurement systems, governance, analytics and processes.Champion ESG, sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.Create an environment where procurement becomes a strategic business partner—not simply a purchasing function.What Success Looks LikeWithin your first year you'll have:✓ Built stronger executive relationships across the business.✓ Improved supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery.✓ Delivered measurable cost savings while protecting long-term supplier health.✓ Reduced supply chain risk through smarter sourcing strategies.✓ Elevated procurement's voice inside executive leadership discussions.✓ Built a stronger leadership bench underneath you.✓ Left the procurement organization significantly better than you found it.What We're Looking ForYou probably have:12+ years of progressive procurement experience.Significant experience leading Direct Procurement within automotive manufacturing.Experience sourcing high-value production components.Strong knowledge of global supplier markets.Deep commercial negotiation expertise.Experience leading large procurement teams.A track record of delivering multi-million-dollar savings initiatives.Strong executive presence and communication skills.Experience working in complex, matrixed global organizations.Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree is an asset.Bonus points if you've worked with:Electric Vehicles (EV)Battery supply chainsElectronics & semiconductorsCastings, forgings or stamped componentsGlobal supplier developmentDigital procurement transformationAI-enabled procurement toolsAdvanced analytics and should-cost modellingWhat We OfferWe believe great procurement leaders deserve more than competitive compensation.You'll receive:Competitive executive compensation packageAnnual performance bonusLong-term incentive programComprehensive health and wellness benefitsRetirement savings programFlexible working arrangements where applicableProfessional development and executive leadership opportunitiesThe ability to shape procurement strategy at a global levelThe opportunity to influence products that customers around the world rely on every dayWhy This Role MattersCars are changing faster than ever. Electrification. Autonomy. Artificial intelligence. Connected vehicles. New materials. New suppliers. New risks. The companies that win won't simply build better vehicles. They'll build smarter supply chains.And those supply chains will be led by exceptional procurement leaders.If you're excited by building supplier partnerships that last decades, solving problems before they exist, negotiating deals that change businesses, and leading teams that genuinely love what they do, we'd love to meet you.The road ahead is being built today. Come help us source it.