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Sr. Director, Enterprise Procurement

Vaco Recruiter Services, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Sr. Director, Enterprise Procurement Compensation Base Salary Range: $180,000 – $260,000

Annual Incentive Opportunity: Discretionary, performance‑based

Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

Target 40% of base salary

Performance‑based

Prorated based on start date

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

Target value of approximately $55,000 per year

Structured as a combination of equity and cash: approximately 50% restricted stock units (RSUs) and 50% cash restricted units

Three‑year vesting schedule

Estimated Target Total Compensation (Annualized)

Approximately $300,000 – $375,000

Based on base salary, target short‑term incentive, annualized long‑term incentive value, and discretionary bonus opportunity

Actual compensation may vary based on performance, start date, and vesting terms

Location & Work Model (Redacted) This role follows a hybrid work model with flexibility. The position is expected to be based in the New York City–Greater NYC Area.

Due to client confidentiality, specific location details and on‑site expectations will be shared selectively with shortlisted candidates as they advance through the interview process.

Overview This is a confidential, senior‑level procurement leadership role for a large, complex, multi‑site organization operating at national and international scale. The Senior Director, Procurement will be accountable for enterprise‑wide sourcing strategy, supplier performance, spend governance, and capability building across a broad portfolio of indirect and operational spend categories.

Role Orientation This is an enterprise‑facing, outcomes‑driven leadership role. While the position carries significant strategic responsibility, it is equally grounded in execution, change leadership, and cross‑functional influence. The Senior Director will be expected to:

Set clear direction and standards while empowering teams to execute effectively across regions

Balance enterprise consistency with the realities of field‑based or distributed operating models

Lead through influence, data, and credibility rather than policy alone

The role will be most compelling to leaders who have personally owned outcomes in complex environments, built procurement capability in evolving organizations, and partnered closely with operations, finance, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities Enterprise Procurement Strategy & Spend Leadership

Own and lead enterprise‑level sourcing and supplier strategies across substantial indirect and operational spend

Drive value creation across categories such as services, facilities, maintenance, technology, professional services, and other indirect spend common to large, distributed organizations

Align procurement priorities with broader enterprise objectives, financial targets, and operational requirements

Establish contracting frameworks that balance cost competitiveness, service continuity, risk management, and flexibility in dynamic market conditions

Supplier & Partner Management in Distributed Operations

Elevate supplier relationships from transactional to performance‑based partnerships

Lead supplier strategies that support geographically dispersed, multi‑site operations and field‑adjacent environments

Define and oversee supplier governance models, including scorecards, escalation paths, and continuous improvement expectations

Lead complex supplier negotiations and issue resolution in high‑impact or time‑sensitive situations

Ensure supplier accountability, consistency of service, and value realization across a distributed footprint

Digital Enablement & P2P Leadership

Provide senior leadership and direction for digital procurement enablement, including procure‑to‑pay (P2P) platforms, compliance, and adoption

Partner with procurement operations and technology teams to advance automation, data transparency, and reporting

Ensure digital tools and processes support ease of use, scalability, and execution reliability across regions and operating units

Organizational Leadership & Team Development

Lead, develop, and mentor a senior procurement leadership team operating across regions and functions

Directly and indirectly manage leaders responsible for category strategy, supplier performance, and procurement operations

Set clear performance expectations, metrics, and development pathways for procurement talent

Build a culture that values ownership, accountability, collaboration, and sound judgment

Act as a visible leader and role model for enterprise‑level decision making

Operating Model, Process & Transformation

Drive clarity around procurement operating model, including decision rights, governance, and ways of working

Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, scalability, and execution reliability

Translate complex analysis into clear recommendations and actionable decisions, avoiding unnecessary over-engineering

Executive & Cross‑Functional Partnership

Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders across operations, finance, supply chain, and functional teams

Communicate effectively with executives, balancing data-driven insight with practical business context

Navigate competing priorities and stakeholder perspectives with maturity and sound judgment

Candidate Profile & Requirements The ideal candidate is a high-caliber procurement leader with demonstrated success operating at scale, and with a leadership style that blends structure, rigor, and pragmatism.

Required Qualifications

Typically 15+ years of progressive procurement experience, with increasing scope, complexity, and leadership accountability

Demonstrated ownership of significant indirect and operational spend in large, enterprise-scale environments

Professional experience gained within highly reputable private-sector organizations, including large, well-run enterprises (e.g., Fortune 500 or equivalent complexity)

Demonstrated progressive career path, evidenced by expanding responsibility, influence, and impact over time

Consistent and stable work history, with clear progression and growing ownership of outcomes

Experience leading procurement across multiple indirect categories, regions, or distributed operating environments

Proven leadership of mid‑to‑large procurement teams, including senior leaders and managers

Demonstrated ability to balance structured, data-driven analysis with real-world decision making and execution

Strong executive presence, communication skills, and credibility with senior stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Leadership Attributes

Intellectual horsepower paired with humility and curiosity

Comfort operating in ambiguity, with the discipline to avoid over-engineering when speed and clarity matter

Willingness to take ownership and make decisions with imperfect information

Ability to challenge constructively while remaining collaborative

Bias toward action, follow-through, and measurable results

Sound judgment in complex, high-stakes situations

Nice to Have

A blend of enterprise, in-house procurement leadership experience combined with prior management consulting experience

Consulting experience is most valuable when paired with subsequent in‑house ownership of execution and outcomes

Exposure to large-scale transformation, operating model redesign, or procurement capability build-outs

Experience supporting field-based, asset-adjacent, or operationally intensive environments

Experience working across global or multi-regional organizations with diverse stakeholder groups

Search Confidentiality

This search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis. Details regarding the organization, industry, compensation structure, and operating context will be shared selectively as candidates advance through the process. The job description has been intentionally structured to reflect role scope and leadership expectations without revealing client identity or enabling reverse engineering of the organization.

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