Director, North America Indirect Procurement - Plants, MRO, Facilities & Services

Nouryon•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, North America Indirect Procurement – Plants MRO, Facility, Services leads indirect procurement for more than 23 North American manufacturing plants and is based in Houston, TX. The role manages a global team of around 8 procurement professionals and drives enterprise-wide value through category strategy development, sourcing leadership, supplier relationship management, cost optimization and operational excellence. The Director collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, R&D and regional plant leadership to support business objectives. A key responsibility is to transform Indirect Procurement into a high-performing, stakeholder-facing organization. This includes organizational design, building capabilities, implementing global buying channels and digital tools, and significantly improving stakeholder experience. The scope covers MRO, facilities, equipment and transport, QHSE, facility management, lab supplies and project procurement activities. The role ensures alignment with business needs, enhances operational effectiveness and manages risk. It ultimately maximizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) value across the global network.

Requirements

A Bachelor or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fields.
10+ years of progressive procurement leadership experience in manufacturing, chemicals or heavy-industry environments.
8+ years in global indirect procurement leadership for related categories.
Proven success in leading global teams and driving large-scale transformation.
Strong experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Excellent communicator, both in communication with suppliers and with main stakeholders.
Strong focus on value creation and performance management.
The ability to influence senior executives and drive change in a matrixed organization.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities.
Deep understanding of procurement processes, category management and digital procurement tools.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide visible, values-based leadership for the regional procurement organization.
Own the development and execution of sourcing strategies across all categories in scope, including targets, timelines, and resource plans.
Build and transform the Indirect Procurement organization by developing in-house capabilities and driving a performance-focused culture of accountability and strong stakeholder partnership.
Design and champion the adoption of global buying channels (e.g. guided buying, catalogs, P2P workflows, automation) to enhance user experience and process efficiency.
Lead major global/regional sourcing initiatives (RFIs/RFPs), supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations, delivering TCO improvements and sustainable value across indirect and CapEx spend.
Act as the key business partner for Regional Operations, Engineering, Plant Leadership, Finance, Supply Chain, and Legal, translating business needs into robust category strategies and sourcing plans.
Drive excellence in planning, budgeting, compliance, and project execution for indirect and CapEx categories, ensuring transparency and measurable performance.
Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of Category Managers, setting clear direction, expectations, and accountability across both strategic and day-to-day category management.
Lead business reviews with key stakeholders and business lines to assess risk, shape future strategy, and surface cost-reduction and imporvement opportunities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure cost reduction, service quality and delivery targets.