Sr Director of Commodity Management (Morristown)

Reference: PR/603349_1785264675Title: Senior Director, Commodity ManagementLocation: Morristown, NJ | Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)Salary: $180,000-$225,000 Base + Bonus ( 25%) ASAP Start DateSummary:Lead enterprise wide sourcing strategy, procurement transformation, and supplier management in a complex industrial environment. This highly visible Senior Director role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful business impact while leading a seasoned procurement team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute commodity strategies across MRO, maintenance services, chemicals, environmental services, engineering services, equipment, and capital projectsLead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier transitionsDrive cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, risk mitigation, and process improvementsManage strategic supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable for cost, quality, safety, compliance, and service performanceDesign and standardize procurement processes, policies, governance structures, and best practicesPartner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Legal, Environmental, and Technology teamsLeverage spend analysis and performance reporting to identify opportunities and drive corrective actionsPrepare executive-level presentations, business cases, and procurement performance reportsLead procurement budgeting, savings reporting, and financial target achievementDrive continuous improvement initiatives and change management efforts across the organizationLead, coach, and develop a team of commodity managers and sourcing professionalsInfluence senior stakeholders and build alignment across a decentralized operating environmentRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred)20+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or commercial management experience10+ years of commodity management, category management, or strategic sourcing leadership experience10+ years of people management experience leading managers or senior procurement professionalsStrong indirect procurement experience, including MRO, maintenance services, environmental services, engineering services, and capital project supportProven ability to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and deliver measurable cost savingsExperience designing and implementing procurement processes, governance frameworks, and operating modelsStrong financial acumen, spend analysis, budgeting, and savings tracking experienceExperience within utilities, power generation, energy, environmental services, chemicals, oil & gas, or other heavy industrial environments preferredERP experience required (Oracle/NetSuite preferred)Exceptional communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and change leadership skillsWhy Consider This Opportunity?Lead a seasoned team Highly visible leadership role with significant influence across the organizationOpportunity to build and strengthen procurement processes and strategyCollaborative and supportive corporate cultureStrong benefits package, including parental leave and comprehensive healthcare offeringsIf you're an experienced procurement leader looking to drive strategy, build best-in-class processes, and lead a high performing team, apply today!