Waste Management-posted 2 months ago
$185,220 - $250,110/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Bannockburn, IL
Waste Management and Remediation Services

The Senior Director, Supply Chain leads all aspects of strategic sourcing, category management, procurement operations, and supplier relationship management across approximately $3 billion in annual addressable spend. This executive role drives enterprise-wide cost savings, risk reduction, operational efficiency, and supplier performance improvement while enabling long-term value creation and supporting Waste Management's growth objectives. The Senior Director will oversee a distributed organization of 3 direct reports and 40 professionals across the U.S. and Canada. This leader is responsible for implementing best-in-class procurement systems, driving consistency and compliance, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability across the function.

  • Develop and execute enterprise sourcing and category strategies delivering measurable cost savings and operational efficiency.
  • Lead and mentor a national team of procurement and sourcing professionals, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and financial goals.
  • Oversee enterprise procurement operations and systems managing 3M+ annual transactions.
  • Establish standardized policies, procedures, and governance models across procurement functions.
  • Negotiate, execute, and manage high-value, complex contracts mitigating operational and financial risk.
  • Strengthen supplier relationships to drive innovation, quality, sustainability, and performance.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure sourcing strategies support business objectives.
  • Lead transformation initiatives, including M&A integrations, system modernization, and supplier optimization programs.
  • Champion leadership development, employee engagement, and continuous improvement within the supply chain organization.
  • Must live and work in the US.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field required; MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
  • Demonstrated expertise in large-scale sourcing and supplier management.
  • Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills.
  • Proven success in developing and executing category strategies.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Experience with ERP and procurement systems integration.
  • Leadership presence, strategic agility, and change management capability.
  • Six Sigma, Lean, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
  • Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Company match on 401K.
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
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