Senior Director, Direct Procurement

Entegris•Bedford, MA

21h•$175,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission. The Role: The Senior Director, Direct Procurement will provide strategic leadership for Entegris’ global direct procurement organization, setting a clear long‑term vision that supports rapid growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage. This role is responsible for defining and executing category strategies that scale with the business, enable innovation, and ensure supply continuity in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will be a forward‑looking leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution and drive results in a high-growth, continuously evolving organization. This role will be responsible for supporting over $800M+ in spend covering the categories of chemicals, mechanical fabrication, resin, plastic fabrication, polymers, packaging, and contract manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at a minimum, with an advanced technical and/or business degree preferred.
15+ years of experience leading a world class organization delivering value added capabilities and accelerated results.
Demonstrated track record of developing and leading teams.
Direct knowledge of the raw materials categories, with technical expertise to enable new solutions.
Outstanding collaboration skills, including managing across functions and companies with the objective of achieving optimal results.
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage suppliers' senior management, build relationships and drive suppliers to improve their performance.
Strategic negotiation skills leading to continued cost reductions which support product margins.
Experience in supplier assessment, ranking, supply chain health, sustainability and risk mitigation.
A passion for winning as a team, achieving results and a desire for continued success in a growth environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Leadership Define and communicate a compelling long‑term vision for Direct Procurement that aligns with Entegris’ growth strategy, operational priorities, and technology roadmap.
Translate enterprise strategy into clear procurement objectives, priorities, and execution plans that scale globally.
Anticipate future supply chain, sourcing, and market trends, proactively positioning the organization to mitigate risk and capture opportunity.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, influencing decisions through data‑driven insights and a strong external market perspective.
Operating in a Fast‑Paced Growth Environment Lead the category management team in a high‑growth, fast-changing business, adapting strategies and execution as priorities evolve.
Drive speed, agility, and accountability while maintaining disciplined processes and governance.
Make timely, well‑reasoned decisions, balancing risk, cost, quality, and continuity.
Scale systems, processes, and organizational capabilities to support business growth, new products, and geographic expansion.
Execution & Results Own global sourcing and supplier strategies for direct materials, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and supply assurance.
Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and R&D to enable product launches and capacity expansion.
Establish clear performance metrics and rigorously track results, driving continuous improvement across cost, service, and resilience.
Develop and lead a high‑performing global team, setting clear expectations, coaching future leaders, and fostering a culture of ownership and execution.

Benefits

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck.
Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Compensation: $175,000.00-$240,000.00 a year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
Annual bonus eligible
Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
Education assistance to support your learning journey
A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window
Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.