Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement at FTS, Inc. Director of Procurement at FTS, Inc. in Verona, New York Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Director of Procurement A large-scale, diversified enterprise organization is seeking a strategic and transformational procurement leader to oversee and elevate its enterprise-wide procurement function. This is a high-impact executive leadership opportunity responsible for driving sourcing strategy, vendor partnerships, purchasing operations, and procurement modernization across a complex, multi-entity organization. The Director of Procurement will serve as a key member of the organization's Strategic Leadership Team and help shape long-term operational and financial strategy. The organization is seeking a commercially minded leader capable of operating at both a strategic and operational level within a fast-paced, highly visible environment. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise-wide procurement and sourcing operations across multiple business units and departments Develop and execute long-term procurement strategies aligned with organizational growth initiatives Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement and purchasing team Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, vendor negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance Identify opportunities for cost optimization, operational efficiency, and process improvement Partner closely with executive leadership and operational stakeholders on enterprise initiatives and capital projects Establish procurement KPIs, governance standards, reporting structures, and best practices Evaluate and improve procurement systems, workflows, policies, and technology utilization Lead complex negotiations and manage critical supplier relationships across the organization Ensure procurement operations remain compliant with internal standards and applicable regulations Qualifications 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing leadership experience Prior experience leading procurement within a large, complex organization Strong executive presence with experience interfacing directly with senior leadership teams Proven track record driving strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement transformation Experience building and developing procurement teams and organizational structure Strong analytical, financial, and operational acumen Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred Preferred Background Experience within hospitality, entertainment, gaming, retail, food & beverage, manufacturing, or other high-volume operational environments is highly attractive. This is a confidential executive search offering substantial visibility, strategic influence, and long-term leadership opportunity within one of the region's most dynamic organizations.