Senior Director, Procurement

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Have you mastered the art of strategic negotiations and supplier partnerships? Spectrum is seeking a Senior Director, Procurement to shape and guide our procurement strategies while collaborating closely with executive leadership. In this pivotal role, you'll drive value, optimize resources and develop a high-performing team that fuels our continued growth and success.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Build and nurture executive-level relationships within Spectrum and with key suppliers to align business priorities and procurement initiatives
• Lead the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies and category plans that span the business
• Direct and oversee the negotiation and management of strategic enterprise-wide deals, leveraging supplier relationships to maximize value
• Evaluate supply markets, adopt innovative technologies and optimize business models to generate greater operating efficiencies and business value
• Develop, monitor and refine departmental processes to centralize procurement activities and ensure effective administration of agreements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects and align procurement efforts with their strategic objectives
• Mentor and coach procurement team members to foster expertise, professional growth and achievement of department goals

Working Conditions

• Office environment

What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• 10+ years of procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience
• 8+ years of technical and operational procurement experience
• 5+ years managing and developing employees
• 3+ years in eProcurement technology (Ariba preferred)
• 5+ years of direct industry or company experience

Skills

• Strategic thinking and tactical execution
• Advanced analytical abilities
• Knowledge of business and finance
• Knowledge of sourcing
• Ability to conduct complex negotiations
• Strong relationship management and influencing abilities
• Problem-solving and issue resolution skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Deep understanding of procurement strategies, processes and best practices
• Ability to focus on cost of ownership
• Demonstrated ethics and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or Master's degree preferred

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Client-provided location(s): Darien, CT

Job ID: spectrum-2026-84254

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-10-10T22:11:14