Director of Vendor Procurement and Onboarding

A mid-sized, privately held supply chain and technology services company is looking to hire a Director to lead the strategic expansion of their vendor partnerships throughout the Americas. Strong vendors are a large key to the company's success. This is a highly visible and critical role! The company is well-established and in an exciting growth mode. The culture is dynamic, energetic, and entrepreneurial. Creative thinkers welcome!RESPONSIBILITIESLeads the strategy, design, and execution for the vendor procurement function for the Americas regionCreates a centralized global methodology for vetting and selecting new vendor partnersEvaluates the current vendor partnership portfolio and identifies areas of opportunityDevelops and nurtures relationships with strategic partnersContinuously identifies and evaluates risk areas within the current vendor landscape and ensures mitigating resources are in placeCollaborates with suppliers and explores opportunities for mutual growth and performance improvementDevelops tailored strategies with key suppliers to maximize savings, mitigate cost increases, and optimize operational levelsLeads the vendor selection process by thoroughly sourcing and vetting new vendorsManages and negotiates vendor contractsLeads the contract renewal process for existing vendorsAnticipates business needs and manages an active pipeline of vendor resources at all timesCollaborates with colleagues across the organization to discuss strategy, best practices, and areas for improvement by regionProactively analyzes vendor trends, performs root cause analysis, and makes recommendations to drive cost savings while enhancing qualityWorks closely with Regional Leadership to set and execute local procurement strategiesDrives continuous process excellence and efficiencies throughout operationsManages and develops a teamEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLSBachelor's Degree required; MBA a plus7+ years of diverse and well-rounded business experience, including strengths in strategy, partnerships, and procurementAstute business acumenExcellent interpersonal skills with a history of building strong relationshipsStrong negotiation and contract skillsStrategic mindsetEngaging and proactive, with a strong sense of urgencyContinuous improvement mindsetAbility to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentPosition requires up to 25% travel

Created: 2026-03-17