Senior Director Global Procurement - DSJ Global : Job Details

Title: Senior Director of Global Procurement

Location: Onsite - Kansas City, Kansas

Compensation: $220,000-$250,000 base + bonus

Summary

My client is a global ingredients and biochemicals company seeking a Senior Director of Global Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across international operations. This role is critical to driving procurement excellence, innovation, and sustainability-particularly within the food industry

Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement strategy across direct and indirect categories, with a focus on food-related commodities.
• Manage a procurement portfolio exceeding $300 million, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Oversee supplier relationships and contract negotiations across multiple regions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Implement and optimize SAP systems for procurement operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation in sourcing practices.
• Build and mentor a high-performing global procurement team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement leadership experience, preferably in the food industry
• Proven success managing procurement spend of $300 million or more
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Deep experience in commodities sourcing and supplier innovation.
• Proficiency in SAP and global procurement systems.
• Preferred educational backgrounds: Chemical Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Statistics