Director, Direct Procurement

Boyd Group Services

4d•$180,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Direct Procurement is a senior leader responsible for all company direct procurement categories across the enterprise, including but not limited to: OEM parts, sublet services, towing, alternative parts/programs, and glass. This role will build and scale the direct procurement function from the ground up while simultaneously delivering against aggressive near-term cost, performance, and compliance targets. The ideal candidate is equally strong in tactical execution and strategic planning - comfortable rolling up their sleeves to drive immediate results while designing durable procurement foundations, processes, and governance that support long-term growth in a complex, multi-shop operating environment.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including leadership of complex direct spend categories.
Bachelor’s Degree required (supply chain, procurement, management)
Proven experience building or transforming procurement functions in a fast-paced, multi-site or MSO-like environment.
Strong background in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy development.
Demonstrated ability to deliver near-term results while designing scalable, long-term solutions.
Experience working across U.S. and Canadian markets strongly preferred.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where none exists
Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy
Data-driven decision-maker with a bias for action
Clear communicator who can drive alignment across corporate and field teams
Negotiations, Influence, Interpersonal Relations, Persuasive Communications, Detail Oriented, Conflict Resolution, Results Driven
Remote with required travel to Gerber markets and travel to corporate office for meetings
Ability to utilize Google Suite for managing internal business controls
Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience using Workday

Responsibilities

Own and lead enterprise-wide direct procurement strategy across all COS categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational realities, and financial targets.
Develop and execute category strategies that balance cost optimization, service levels, quality, and scalability across U.S. and Canadian operations.
Identify and drive opportunities for standardization, supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and program optimization.
Deliver immediate, measurable savings and performance improvements while building longer-term procurement capabilities.
Lead contract negotiations, pricing structures, rebate programs, and commercial terms to maximize total value.
Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, and field leadership to ensure adoption, compliance, and sustained results.
Establish clear KPIs and performance management routines to track savings, service levels, and supplier performance.
Implement formal supplier performance management, including scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
Ensure supplier strategies support growth, geographic expansion, and operational consistency.
Build procurement processes, policies, and governance models from the ground up, including sourcing, contracting, and compliance frameworks.
Define and implement scalable tools, data, and reporting to enable visibility and informed decision-making.
Establish clear roles, decision rights, and operating rhythms across procurement and cross-functional partners.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing direct procurement team.
Set clear expectations, priorities, and development paths to support both immediate execution and long-term capability building.
Foster a results-driven, collaborative culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
6 paid holidays annually
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend