Associate Director - Indirect Procurement (Americas) - JN-062026-7047005

Leadership Opportunity! Manage all Indirect Spend Categories for the Americas.
Global Visibility! Spearhed strategic plans with a mix of tactical spend duties.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a Private Equity backed Beauty Brand and will be a hybrid position out of the office in Manhattan (NYC).

Job Description

Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for indirect procurement categories.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate contracts with suppliers to achieve optimal terms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals and compliance standards with business objectives.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
Analyze market trends to identify potential risks and opportunities in the supply chain.
Lead initiatives to improve procurement processes and drive operational efficiency.
Manage budgets and provide regular reporting on procurement metrics and performance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, team of 6 direct reports, and suppliers.

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The Successful Applicant

8+ years of experience in procurement & strategic sourcing with at least 3+ years of experience in a leadership capacity.
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, MBA a PLUS.
Track record of spearheading strategic initiatives across a team while simultaneously managing a dedicated category (Marketing, HR, etc. a PLUS).
Experience working in a dynamic, international organization Structure. Ideal candidate has played a role in developing a procurement strategy in redesigned region.
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
Experience in managing supplier relationships and ensuring contract compliance.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market trends and data.
Financial acumen across P&L ownership, cost savings execution and cash flow monitoring.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage/influence stakeholder relationships to achieve business goals.