Director of Procurement Operations

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

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The Director of Procurement Operations leads the end to end procurement operations function, accountable for the execution, scalability, and operational health of the enterprise procurement lifecycle. This role owns transactional procurement, contracting execution, purchasing, supplier onboarding, license management, procurement systems operations, and day to day compliance execution.

The Director ensures efficient, compliant, and scalable throughput across procurement activities while partnering closely with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Excellence to execute category strategies, sourcing outcomes, governance standards, and enterprise policies.

What you'll do:

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations, from intake and purchasing to contracting execution and supplier onboarding.
• Drive consistent, scalable processes that improve efficiency, service levels, and business experience.
• Oversee contracting workflows and post-award administration in partnership with Legal and Procurement Excellence.
• Manage procurement technology platforms (P2P and CLM), ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and adoption.
• Establish operational controls, SLAs, and quality standards to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Improve performance through process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner across Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology to align operations with enterprise strategy.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with clear accountability, strong engagement, and a focus on results.

What you'll bring:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations within a complex organization
• 7+ years of experience leading teams and managing end-to-end procurement execution
• 5+ years of experience managing procurement systems (P2P, CLM), controls, and operational reporting
• Proven experience establishing SOPs, SLAs, and compliance frameworks in a regulated environment

Preferred

• Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or Operations Management)
• 5+ years of experience in financial services, banking, healthcare, or insurance
• Experience working within a three-pillar procurement model
• Experience leading procurement transformation, automation, or digital enablement initiatives

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll help shape how work gets done-building processes that support our colleagues, clients, and communities. You'll join a collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas drive real impact and continuous improvement. Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

• Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community onFacebook,LinkedInandX.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

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The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$142,450.00 - $244,200.00 per year