Director - Procurement Operations

Job Title: Director – Procurement Operations
Location: Melrose Park, IL
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Contract to Hire or possibility of hiring direct based on manager’s decision
Pay rate range : $85 to $87/hr on w2

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Role Summary
The Director – Procurement Operations leads all in-country procurement activities, ensuring alignment with global standards and driving operational excellence across Source-to-Pay (S2P).
This role is responsible for transformation initiatives, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and delivering measurable business value through efficient procurement processes .
Key Responsibilities
1. Stakeholder & Leadership Management
Act as the country lead for Procurement, engaging senior leadership, global teams, and suppliers
Drive budget planning and forecasting with Supply Chain leadership
Ensure compliance with SOX/GxP controls and lead audit readiness
Represent country in global governance and performance forums
Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance
2. Organizational Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing procurement team
Drive talent development, succession planning, and workforce strategy
Foster a strong culture of performance, engagement, and accountability
3. Operational Governance
Own procurement reporting, KPIs, and performance metrics
Ensure compliance with global procurement standards and audit requirements
Drive cost savings, working capital improvements, and service delivery targets
4. Transformation & Change
Lead procurement transformation initiatives (e.g., Ariba, PTP productivity programs)
Drive adoption of global systems and processes locally
Manage large-scale change initiatives and ensure business impact
Oversee implementation of digital tools and process improvements
5. Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory standards, and audit controls
Manage supplier risk, ESG compliance, and governance frameworks
Maintain Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality standards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10+ years of procurement/supply chain experience, with leadership experience
Strong knowledge of S2P processes, procurement governance, and global standards
Experience with SAP (S/4HANA/ECC), Ariba, and analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau)
Expertise in sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier management
Proven leadership in transformation, change management, and cross-functional collaboration
Key Skills
Strategic leadership & stakeholder management
Procurement operations & governance
Data analysis & performance management
Change management & digital transformation
Supplier relationship & risk management
Success Profile
Strong executive presence and influencing ability
Results-driven with focus on operational excellence
Ability to lead large teams and complex global initiatives
High accountability for compliance, performance, and business outcomes
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. xywuqvp Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.