Associate Director of Procurement

The role

The Associate Director of Procurement will lead and modernize the indirect procurement function across North America. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, and spend management for key corporate categories.

What you will do

• Lead indirect procurement strategies across North America.
• Partner with business leaders to identify cost savings and improve supplier quality.
• Oversee IT procurement activity including RFQs and lease-versus-buy analysis.
• Manage procurement-related contract obligations.
• Own and improve the SAP Vendor Master process for North America.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and operating controls.
• Lead travel and entertainment procurement strategy.
• Work with Accounting and Internal Audit to update the Corporate T&E policy.
• Track indirect spending and present recommendations to senior management.
• Evaluate and negotiate financial services pricing, banking service agreements, and insurance renewals.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply management experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience leading indirect procurement categories such as IT, professional services, travel, corporate services, financial services, insurance, facilities, or shared services.
• Prior management or team leadership experience.
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, sourcing, and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies that improve operating efficiency, service quality, compliance, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of procurement controls, vendor governance, policy management, and risk management.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• MBA preferred
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP/vendor master systems preferred
• Knowledge of web-based banking systems, treasury management systems, insurance policies, and corporate card programs preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Rewarding and holistic wellness program
• Training, professional development, and mentorship
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits (auto, home, ID protection and legal)

Before you apply

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered.
• Local candidates only, please.

About the company

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. SIICA is a total solutions provider offering printer and copier solutions, visual displays, projectors, and software management.