Director of Procurement

Director, Indirect Procurement

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OverviewA globally recognized luxury retail organization is seeking a Director, Indirect Procurement to serve as the regional procurement lead and strategic business partner across the Americas. This individual will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing indirect procurement strategy, driving value creation, optimizing spend, and ensuring alignment between regional business priorities and global procurement objectives.
Position SummaryAs a key member of the indirect procurement leadership team, the Director, Indirect Procurement will lead regional procurement strategy and execution across a broad range of indirect spend categories. The role will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, high-quality, and innovative procurement solutions while supporting operational excellence, compliance, and sustainability goals.Primary procurement categories include:Store ConstructionFacilitiesEventsCommunicationsClient EngagementVisual MerchandisingTravelProfessional ServicesConsulting
Key Responsibilities Strategy & LeadershipDefine and execute the Americas indirect procurement strategy in alignment with global procurement objectives and category strategiesPartner with regional and corporate business leaders to implement procurement best practices, tools, methods, and KPIsLead strategic sourcing and value-creation initiatives that support business priorities and improve procurement effectivenessDevelop and drive financial, qualitative, and sustainability targets across procurement initiativesProvide oversight on procurement strategies and execution, whether managed regionally or at a broader enterprise levelLead, coach, and develop the regional indirect procurement team and broader procurement communityProcurement OperationsConduct spend and expense analysis to identify savings opportunities and optimization strategiesLead end-to-end sourcing projects, including business requirements gathering, sourcing strategy development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementationIdentify, onboard, and manage supplier relationships to ensure strong performance, compliance, and risk mitigationEstablish supplier KPIs, governance models, and performance monitoring processesServe as a subject matter expert in procurement by developing frameworks, guidelines, tools, and best practices across the organizationPartner closely with Finance to support budget discipline, savings tracking, and total cost of ownership analysisPerformance & ReportingMonitor, consolidate, and report procurement performance using both quantitative and qualitative metricsSupport balanced scorecard development and executive-level reporting for senior leadershipEnsure procurement initiatives are delivered with measurable business impact and in compliance with internal policies and standards
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred8+ years of experience in indirect procurement, including strategic sourcing, tender management, supplier negotiations, and cost-savings initiativesExperience working in complex international and matrixed organizations xzbcwsv requiredBackground in fashion, luxury, retail, or consumer-driven industries is a plusStrong analytical and financial acumen, including cost analysis, scenario modeling, and sourcing optimizationAdvanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPointAbility to work with agility in a fast-paced environment and continuously reprioritize based on business needsFluency in English required; additional language skills such as Italian or French are a plusExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skillsStrategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented leadership styleHigh level of professionalism, integrity, and accountabilityStrong team leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities
Additional InformationMust be authorized to work in the United StatesThis role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, highly collaborative environment within a globally admired brand-led organization
BenefitsMDV offered401k PTO + Holidays, sick days grantedMerchandise discounts