Director of Procurement

We are looking for an experienced Director of Procurement to lead strategic purchasing efforts for a growing organization in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a commercially minded individual who can strengthen supplier partnerships, guide high-value spending decisions, and bring structure to procurement operations. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-evolving environment with room for long-term leadership growth.Responsibilities:• Lead the company’s procurement strategy across major spend categories, ensuring purchasing activities align with operational goals and financial targets.• Oversee large-scale vendor negotiations and contract discussions to secure favorable pricing, service terms, and supply continuity.• Manage annual purchasing activity at a high-dollar volume, applying sound judgment to cost control, quality standards, and risk reduction.• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support collaboration and resolve sourcing challenges effectively.• Monitor inventory trends, purchasing performance, and demand patterns by using reporting and analytics to improve planning accuracy.• Direct purchase order processes and broader buying activities to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient procurement execution.• Evaluate current procurement practices and introduce improvements that enhance visibility, consistency, and operational effectiveness.• Provide leadership within the procurement function while helping shape the future direction of the team as the organization continues to expand.• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing leadership with responsibility for substantial annual spend, ideally $150M+ range.• Strong background in corporate procurement, including purchase orders, sourcing activities, and end-to-end buying processes.• Demonstrated success negotiating contracts and commercial terms with suppliers in a complex business environment.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build credibility and productive business relationships.• Comfort working with reporting tools, data analysis, and forecasting to support inventory and purchasing decisions.• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution in a growing organization.• Industry experience relevant to the hiring organization is preferred.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.