Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement

A large-scale, diversified enterprise organization is seeking a strategic and transformational procurement leader to oversee and elevate its enterprise-wide procurement function.

This is a high-impact executive leadership opportunity responsible for driving sourcing strategy, vendor partnerships, purchasing operations, and procurement modernization across a complex, multi-entity organization. The Director of Procurement will serve as a key member of the organization’s Strategic Leadership Team and help shape long-term operational and financial strategy.

The organization is seeking a commercially minded leader capable of operating at both a strategic and operational level within a fast-paced, highly visible environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide procurement and sourcing operations across multiple business units and departments
• Develop and execute long-term procurement strategies aligned with organizational growth initiatives
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement and purchasing team
• Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, vendor negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, operational efficiency, and process improvement
• Partner closely with executive leadership and operational stakeholders on enterprise initiatives and capital projects
• Establish procurement KPIs, governance standards, reporting structures, and best practices
• Evaluate and improve procurement systems, workflows, policies, and technology utilization
• Lead complex negotiations and manage critical supplier relationships across the organization
• Ensure procurement operations remain compliant with internal standards and applicable regulations

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing leadership experience
• Prior experience leading procurement within a large, complex organization
• Strong executive presence with experience interfacing directly with senior leadership teams
• Proven track record driving strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement transformation
• Experience building and developing procurement teams and organizational structure
• Strong analytical, financial, and operational acumen
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred

Preferred Background

Experience within hospitality, entertainment, gaming, retail, food & beverage, manufacturing, or other high-volume operational environments is highly attractive.

This is a confidential executive search offering substantial visibility, strategic influence, and long-term leadership opportunity within one of the region’s most dynamic organizations.