Director of Indirect Procurement
Purchasing/Procurement
Purchasing/Procurement
Charlotte , North Carolina Direct Hire Mar 18, 2026
Director of Indirect Procurement
Location: Charlotte, NC
Compensation: $170,000 – $185,000 + 15% Bonus
Work Model: Hybrid (3-4 days onsite)
Overview
Our CPG client in Charlotte is seeking a Director of Indirect Procurement to lead and evolve the organization’s indirect sourcing strategy. This leader will play a critical role in building structure within the procurement function while driving vendor strategy, contract negotiations, and cost optimization across the business. This role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, influence executive decision-making, and build scalable sourcing processes that support the company’s continued growth. The Director will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier relationships, contract terms, and procurement practices deliver measurable value to the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Location: Charlotte, NC
Compensation: $170,000 – $185,000 + 15% Bonus
Work Model: Hybrid (3-4 days onsite)
Overview
Our CPG client in Charlotte is seeking a Director of Indirect Procurement to lead and evolve the organization’s indirect sourcing strategy. This leader will play a critical role in building structure within the procurement function while driving vendor strategy, contract negotiations, and cost optimization across the business. This role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, influence executive decision-making, and build scalable sourcing processes that support the company’s continued growth. The Director will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier relationships, contract terms, and procurement practices deliver measurable value to the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories including HR, marketing, facilities, IT, professional services, etc.
- Drive enterprise-wide efforts to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while improving vendor terms and optimizing working capital.
- Analyze spend data, vendor performance, and market benchmarks to identify savings opportunities, consolidate suppliers, and reduce off-contract purchasing.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to structure, negotiate, and manage MSA's and SOW's.
- Lead complex negotiations with vendors to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and contractual protections.
- Establish and manage a centralized procurement intake and approval process to ensure consistency and visibility across vendor engagements.
- Maintain oversight of vendor contracts, proactively managing renewals and renegotiations to maximize value and mitigate risk.
- Ensure procurement processes align with corporate governance standards, compliance requirements, and risk management policies.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers across indirect categories, including facilities and travel services.
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team of 4+ associates
- Monitor market trends, supply chain disruptions, and cost pressures to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
- 9+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, including leadership responsibility for indirect spend categories
- Strong track record of complex contract negotiations and vendor management
- Experience managing multiple indirect procurement categories such as IT services, software, marketing, and professional services
- 4+ years of experience managing a procurement team
- Ability to build structure and scalable processes in evolving environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership
- Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Supply Chain, Retail, or similar industry experience preferred
Category Code: JN014, JN016
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