Procurement Director
Procurement Director
Lead Procurement Strategy. Drive Innovation. Deliver Enterprise-Wide Impact.
At ISS, we believe exceptional workplace experiences begin with exceptional partnerships. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Procurement Director to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive procurement excellence across our food service portfolio.
This executive-level leadership role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, optimize supply chain performance, and create sustainable value through innovation, data-driven decision-making, and strategic supplier partnerships.
About the Role
As the Procurement Director, you will be responsible for leading the overall procurement strategy. You will oversee sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, contract negotiations, category management, and procurement operations while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial objectives.
You will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, finance, culinary teams, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement, innovation, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
The Procurement Director will also provide leadership and development to procurement team members while building a high-performing procurement organization capable of supporting future business growth.
What You'll Do
✔ Develop and execute enterprise-wide procurement and category management strategies
✔ Establish strategic supplier partnerships that deliver innovation, value, sustainability, and service excellence
✔ Create and implement an annual strategic sourcing plan inclusive of annual savings targets and specific initiatives and projects to achieve stated targets
✔ Lead sourcing and procurement strategies across contracted service categories to optimize cost, quality, service delivery, and supplier performance
✔ Conduct comprehensive market intelligence reviews and category assessments to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
✔ Negotiate complex supplier agreements and commercial contracts
✔ Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement programs
✔ Leverage data analytics and market insights to optimize product selection, supplier performance, and procurement outcomes
✔ Partner with operations teams to balance business needs, compliance requirements, and financial objectives
✔ Lead implementation of procurement programs, supplier transitions, and change management initiatives
✔ Oversee budgeting, forecasting, spend analysis, and procurement reporting
✔ Coordinate with ISS category mangers (North America and Global) to insure strategic sourcing plans are aligned with corporate category management
✔ Develop and implement a account Preferred Supplier List in cooperation with ISS Category Management
✔ Mentor, coach, and develop procurement professionals to build organizational capability
✔ Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on procurement strategy and market trends
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required; Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred
- 7+ years of Procurement and Category Management experience
- 5+ years of Strategic Sourcing and Commercial Negotiation experience
- Facilities Management, Integrated Facilities Services, Hospitality, or Food Service industry experience
- Leadership experience managing procurement teams and supplier relationships
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and spend management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting capabilities
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership
- Demonstrated success delivering measurable business results
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience utilizing commodity tracking and benchmarking tools such as Urner Barry
- Experience leading procurement transformation and supplier innovation initiatives
Success in This Role Looks Like
⭐ Driving strategic procurement initiatives that support business growth and profitability
⭐ Delivering measurable cost savings and operational efficiencies
⭐ Building high-value supplier partnerships that generate innovation and competitive advantage
⭐ Enhancing procurement governance, compliance, and performance management
⭐ Utilizing market intelligence and analytics to guide strategic decision-making
⭐ Developing and leading a best-in-class procurement organization
⭐ Supporting exceptional client and operational outcomes across the business
Why Join ISS?
At ISS, our purpose is simple:
People Make Places.
As a global leader in workplace experience and facility services, ISS creates places where people and businesses thrive. Through innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, we help our clients achieve their goals while creating meaningful career opportunities for our employees.
Join a company where your leadership can shape procurement strategy, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact on a growing organization.
Location & Travel
📍 Flexible / Hybrid Opportunities Available
✈ Travel up to 15% annually
Ready to Lead Procurement Excellence?
If you're a strategic procurement leader who thrives on building partnerships, driving innovation, and delivering measurable results, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of procurement at ISS.
HSEQ Compliance
All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.
ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $150000.00 - $185000.00 Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer property, and ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.
As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.