Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing

J.D. Power•Michigan - Remote, MI

1d•$207,000 - $267,000•Remote

About The Position

JD Power is seeking an experienced procurement leader to direct its global procurement function, focusing on efficiency, governance, and value across technology, software, and indirect spend. The role shapes sourcing strategy, oversees vendor management, and works with business and IT leaders to optimize spend across regions. It combines operational excellence, strategic negotiation, and stakeholder management, including navigating vendor ecosystems across North America and Europe. The position leads procurement and sourcing strategy, technology and professional-services sourcing, supplier relationships, category management, RFPs, negotiations, renewals, governance, and supplier lifecycle and risk-management practices. It also promotes procurement best practices, supplier diversity, and ESG sourcing goals, and mentors a team of sourcing professionals. The role is listed as remote in the USA and Canada and reports to the Chief Accounting Officer in the posting header. The role description also states that it reports to the VP, Finance & FP&A. The starting salary range is $207,000–$267,000 USD per year. Eligible employees may participate in company-sponsored benefits, which vary by country and employment status.

Requirements

12 or more years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing global or multi-region procurement, ideally with exposure to European markets.
Strong background in IT and software procurement, including SaaS, enterprise systems, licensing, and managed services.
Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supplier performance management.
Strategic thinking, excellent business acumen, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where employment is offered; employment sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven or global enterprise environment.
MBA or professional certification, such as CPSM or CIPS.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the global procurement and sourcing strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
Lead sourcing for technology, software, and professional services, including enterprise systems, SaaS, and infrastructure contracts.
Build and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, performance, and compliance.
Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and Business Operations to optimize supplier lifecycle management and mitigate risk.
Establish category management frameworks and performance KPIs for cost, quality, and delivery.
Drive adoption of procurement best practices across regions, balancing consistency with local flexibility.
Oversee global RFP processes, contract negotiations, and renewal strategies.
Support procurement governance, supplier diversity initiatives, and ESG sourcing goals.
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of sourcing professionals.