Director - Procurement Operations

Director - Procurement Operations at Dexian Director - Procurement Operations at Dexian in River Forest, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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 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.

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//dexian.com/ to learn more. 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.