Director of Procurement

The Director of Procurement's key responsibilities will include building and standardizing sourcing and procurement processes, implementing and improving procurement systems and tools, executing strategic sourcing initiatives, and fostering relationships with key suppliers. The Director of Procurement will be a key member of cross-functional teams tasked with identifying and implementing cost reduction projects for all Footprint facilities globally (United States, Mexico, Poland, and contract manufacturing partners). This role will provide functional guidance and support to the site Procurement teams at each Footprint manufacturing facility and will directly manage a small team focused on strategic sourcing across all direct & indirect categories.RequirementsExamples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.Strategic Sourcing:Partner with internal stakeholder groups (Operations, Engineering, Quality, etc.) to understand technical, regulatory, and quality requirements for goods or services to be sourcedUtilize market intelligence resources to identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, and build should-cost modelsConduct routine spend analysis to identify pricing/volume trends and potential sourcing targetsBuild and execute Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to collect supplier proposals, then utilize analytical skills to diligently analyze each component of the proposalLead supplier negotiations and contracting to maximize value to Footprint via cost reductions, payment term improvements, and other commercial or technical benefitsCollaborate with internal stakeholders to qualify and on-board new suppliersPartner with local plant Procurement personnel to ensure negotiated terms are adhered to post-awardRoutinely track and report on cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing initiativesIdentify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing activities, including supply chain disruptions and supplier insolvencyCollaborate with stakeholders to define Service-level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria (i.e. on-time delivery, cost reduction, quality, etc.)Actively pursue cost optimization through reducing consumption and eliminating waste in the manufacturing processContract ManagementLead negotiations and implementation of contractual agreements (Master Service Agreements, Supply Agreements, etc.) in partnership with internal and external partners. Manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions and ensure compliance with approved contract structuresMetrics & ReportingDesign and put in place a performance management process, establishing metrics to manage and measure success of the Procurement function. Develop and manage sourcing scorecards and dashboards for use by internal business partners as well as suppliers. Maintain and continuously improve categorization of global spend cube for spend under managementFinancial OversightAssist the Finance organization in the development of the annual Operating Plan (budget), providing all required cost inputs and relevant market intelligence (i.e. commodity pricing forecasts)Track & monitor adherence to the Operating Plan on a regular basis, updating year-to-go forecasts with the latest pricing and commodity informationTechnology Leadership Continue the expansion of Footprint's agentic-AI procurement tool(s) to additional use cases across the greater Supply ChainRepresent the Procurement organization on all future ERP enhancement projectsPeople Leadership:Provide leadership and functional development for Strategic Sourcing personnelServe as the dotted-line leader to the site Procurement teamsBenefitsComprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, prescription, dental, and vision care plans as well as HSA / FSA accountsInsurance Protection: Basic term life, accidentals, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance coverageFinancial Security: Short and long-term disability plans, along with a 401(k) retirement planTime Off Support: Flexible time off program, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave benefitsLifestyle Benefit: Voluntary Pet Insurance