Procurement Director- Indirect
LHH, Mount Prospect, IL, United States
We’re partnering with an organization seeking a
Director of Procurement- Indirect Procurement
with
hands‑on experience sourcing transportation and facilities‑related services .
This role owns strategy and value delivery across key
indirect categories , including: ✅
Transportation (over‑the‑road & ocean) ✅
Warehousing ✅
Utilities & facilities ✅ Additional indirect spend categories
You’ll lead cross‑functional sourcing initiatives, drive
TCO reduction , manage supplier relationships, and develop a high‑performing procurement team in a global environment.
What You’ll Be Doing: ✅ Lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories ✅ Own and execute sourcing strategies for
transportation (over‑the‑road & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities , as well as other indirect categories (MRO, capital, services, etc.) ✅ Develop and implement category strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and supply assurance ✅ Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs ✅ Collaborate with global and cross‑business category leaders to drive enterprise‑wide initiatives ✅ Deliver annual cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvements ✅ Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract development ✅ Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships that encourage innovation and continuous improvement ✅ Ensure procurement strategies are embedded into core business processes ✅ Monitor market trends, capacity, and supplier dynamics—particularly within transportation and facilities services ✅ Develop financial plans, savings targets, and forecasts across assigned spend ✅ Provide regular reporting on performance, savings, and value delivery ✅ Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members; support talent development and succession planning
What We’re Looking For: 7+ years of procurement and/or supply chain leadership experience Direct experience procuring transportation services (OTR & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities Background working within a mature procurement organization Proven success leading indirect sourcing strategies across multiple categories Strong people leadership, coaching, and stakeholder influence skills Experience operating in a global or international business environment Advanced negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
Work Schedule:
On site, travel between locations as needed, up to 25% Compensation:
$200-240k Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) match
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Director of Procurement- Indirect Procurement
with
hands‑on experience sourcing transportation and facilities‑related services .
This role owns strategy and value delivery across key
indirect categories , including: ✅
Transportation (over‑the‑road & ocean) ✅
Warehousing ✅
Utilities & facilities ✅ Additional indirect spend categories
You’ll lead cross‑functional sourcing initiatives, drive
TCO reduction , manage supplier relationships, and develop a high‑performing procurement team in a global environment.
What You’ll Be Doing: ✅ Lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories ✅ Own and execute sourcing strategies for
transportation (over‑the‑road & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities , as well as other indirect categories (MRO, capital, services, etc.) ✅ Develop and implement category strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and supply assurance ✅ Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs ✅ Collaborate with global and cross‑business category leaders to drive enterprise‑wide initiatives ✅ Deliver annual cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvements ✅ Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract development ✅ Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships that encourage innovation and continuous improvement ✅ Ensure procurement strategies are embedded into core business processes ✅ Monitor market trends, capacity, and supplier dynamics—particularly within transportation and facilities services ✅ Develop financial plans, savings targets, and forecasts across assigned spend ✅ Provide regular reporting on performance, savings, and value delivery ✅ Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members; support talent development and succession planning
What We’re Looking For: 7+ years of procurement and/or supply chain leadership experience Direct experience procuring transportation services (OTR & ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities Background working within a mature procurement organization Proven success leading indirect sourcing strategies across multiple categories Strong people leadership, coaching, and stakeholder influence skills Experience operating in a global or international business environment Advanced negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
Work Schedule:
On site, travel between locations as needed, up to 25% Compensation:
$200-240k Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) match
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance