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Associate Director of Procurement

Overview

The Associate Director of Procurement will lead and modernize the indirect procurement function across North America. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, spend management, procurement governance, and continuous improvement across key corporate categories.

This position will help shape procurement strategies for a global technology organization and partner closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, HR, Marketing, and senior leadership. The role oversees major spending categories, including indirect procurement, IT procurement, travel vendors, corporate cards, purchase order activity, banking services, insurance renewals, and supplier performance

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The ideal candidate is a hands-on procurement leader who can think strategically, negotiate effectively, improve processes, strengthen controls, and build trusted relationships across the busines

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Salary Range: $140-$160k (flexible/based on experien

ce)Location: Montvale,

NJ
Key Responsibili

• tiesLead indirect procurement strategies across North America, including sourcing, supplier selection, RFQs, price negotiation, contract review, and vendor performance manage
• mentPartner with business leaders to identify cost savings, improve supplier quality, reduce risk, and strengthen procurement proce
• ssesOversee IT procurement activities, including RFQs, lease-versus-buy analysis, contract review, and supplier negotiat
• ionsManage procurement-related contract obligations and support cross-functional reviews with Legal, Finance, IT, and business stakehol
• dersOwn and enhance the SAP Vendor Master process, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and govern
• anceDevelop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, operating controls, and best pract
• icesLead travel and entertainment (T&E) procurement strategy, including vendor management, corporate card oversight, employee experience, and policy compli
• anceCollaborate with Accounting and Internal Audit to review and update T&E poli
• ciesTrack indirect spend, identify savings opportunities, and present recommendations to senior manage
• mentReview quarterly savings goals, performance, and procurement initiatives with leader
• shipDevelop short- and long-term procurement plans aligned with corporate object
• ivesIdentify alternative suppliers and sourcing strategies to improve resiliency, service quality, and cost effective
• nessEvaluate and negotiate financial services pricing, banking agreements, insurance renewals, and related vendor contr
• actsPartner with insurance brokers, HR, and leadership to assess coverage, pricing, renewals, and risk management strate
• giesSupport compliance efforts (including J-SOX), internal controls, disaster recovery planning, and procurement-related risk mitiga
• tionLead process improvement initiatives to make procurement more efficient, transparent, and scal

able
Qualifica

• tionsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field (MBA prefe
• rred)10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply management within a corporate enviro
• nmentExperience managing indirect procurement categories such as IT, professional services, travel, corporate services, financial services, insurance, facilities, or shared ser
• vicesPrior leadership or team management exper
• ienceStrong negotiation, supplier management, sourcing, and cost analysis s
• killsProven ability to develop procurement strategies that improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and financial perfor
• manceStrong understanding of procurement controls, vendor governance, policy management, and risk manag
• ementExperience with SAP or similar ERP/vendor master systems pref
• erredKnowledge of banking systems, treasury management, insurance programs, and corporate card programs pref
• erredStrong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple cross-functional initia
• tivesExcellent communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management s
• killsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power
• PointAbility to travel occasionally (less tha

n 5%)
Compen

sationThe compensation range for this role is $140,000–$160,000. This range excludes bonuses, incentives, and other forms of compensation or ben

efits.Starting salary is determined based on factors such as experience, education, training, certification, and location. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses, commissions, or program-specific incentives, subject to applicable plans and pol

icies.
Employee Benefits &

• ; PerksComprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental,
• vision)401(k) retirement plan with competitive employer match and financial plannin
• g toolsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting mental, behavioral, and overall wel
• l-beingLife and disability insurance for financial pro
• tectionHolistic wellness p
• rogramsTraining, professional development, and mentorship opport
• unitiesVoluntary insurance options (auto, home, identity protection,
• legal)Inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work envi