Director, Indirect Procurement
About The Position
As the Director, Indirect Procurement you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Arxada’s global indirect procurement strategy. Leading a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories (excluding Professional Services and IT), you will drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, sustainability initiatives, and risk management across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to influence business performance on a global scale, partner with senior leaders, and deliver measurable value while fostering innovation and operational excellence. You will join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can challenge the status quo, drive meaningful change, and help shape the future of procurement at Arxada.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Extensive experience, 10+ years, in indirect procurement and category management within a global manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver measurable procurement value.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate market intelligence, spend data, and business requirements into actionable strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and influencing skills in an international environment.
- Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a track record of developing teams and driving results.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies that deliver value, cost savings, and long-term business benefits.
- Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, governance, and ongoing performance management.
- Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with business priorities and strategic objectives.
- Drive supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives across indirect categories.
- Identify and implement innovative procurement solutions that improve total cost of ownership, productivity, and operational performance.
- Lead and develop procurement talent while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- short-term incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
