Director of Global Procurement Summary
There is a Director of Global Procurement job opening in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. A consumers good manufacturing company is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Director of Global Procurement job opening in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. JMJ Phillip’s manufacturing recruiters are seeking a strong Director of Global Procurement to join a growing team. The Chicago Director of Global Procurement job will be responsible for overall management of procurement for their specified category. This job will also require the Director of Global Procurement to manage a multi-million category spend while delivering on cost and cash improvement, innovation, risk management, sustainability, and other value add activities. Additionally, the job will require the Director of Global Procurement to develop and lead the strategy to reduce supplier portfolio complexity. This company is offering competitive compensation and benefits to an individual displaying exemplary expertise as a Director of Global Procurement in the greater Chicago, Illinois area.
Chicago Director of Global Procurement Overview:
The position also requires the Director of Global Procurement to lead and manage special projects as there are developed within the organization. The Chicago, Illinois Director of Global Procurement will also be responsible for developing an internal team to drive results in all strategic metrics. The Director of Global Procurement must also maintain up to date knowledge of global and local supply markets, commodity trends, and communicate forecasts and market dynamics to stakeholders. Furthermore, the job will require leading and managing special projects in support of long-term business plans such as new products launches, reducing complexity, and program standardization.
Chicago Director of Global Procurement Job Opening
- This job requires experience in leading procurement teams.
- This position will identify work to achieve long-term strategic plans of supplier portfolio reduction.
- This job requires representing the organization at industry events, trade shows, and seminars.
- The Director of Global Procurement must support and drive sustainable changes throughout the organization.
- This job requires collaborating across functions and with multiple levels of internal and external organizations.
Director of Global Procurement (Chicago area) Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or Finance.
- 10 years of experiences within Supply Chain, Finance, and/or Procurement.
- 5 years of experience in Procurement Leadership role.
- Ability to develop and drive sustainable changes to the organization.
- Strong financial acumen and influencing skills.