Director of Procurement

Our client, a leading billion-dollar chemical manufacturing organization, is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Procurement to join its leadership team in Memphis, Tennessee.

This individual will be responsible for leading the company's procurement and strategic sourcing functions, ensuring a reliable supply of critical materials, optimizing costs, and developing strong supplier partnerships that support continued growth and operational excellence

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This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence across manufacturing, operations, finance, engineering, and executive leadership teams over two site

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Key Responsibilit

• iesDevelop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies that align with business objectiv
• es.Lead procurement activities across raw materials, chemicals, packaging, indirect spend, MRO, and logistics categori
• es.Negotiate and manage strategic supplier agreements and long-term contrac
• ts.Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, service, and supply continui
• ty.Monitor commodity markets and industry trends to proactively manage risk and pricing exposu
• re.Establish supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiativ
• es.Partner closely with plant operations, finance, engineering, and executive leadersh
• ip.Lead and develop a high-performing procurement te
• am.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate standar
• ds.Utilize data analytics and procurement technologies to improve decision-making and operational efficien

cy.
Qualificat

• ionsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipl
• ine.10+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience within chemical manufactur
• ing.Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and complex supplier relationsh
• ips.Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and driving measurable cost savi
• ngs.Strong understanding of supply chain management, contract negotiation, and supplier developm
• ent.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management ski

lls.
Preferred Qualifica

• tionsMBA or advanced de
• gree.Chemical manufacturing industry experi
• ence.CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or similar professional certifica
• tion.Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP sys
• tems.Global sourcing experi