Director of Vendor Procurement and Onboarding (King of Prussia)

A mid-sized, privately held supply chain and technology services company is looking to hire a Director to lead the strategic expansion of their vendor partnerships throughout the Americas. Strong vendors are a large key to the company's success. This is a highly visible and critical role! The company is well-established and in an exciting growth mode. The culture is dynamic, energetic, and entrepreneurial. Creative thinkers welcome!

RESPONSIBILITIES Leads the strategy, design, and execution for the vendor procurement function for the Americas region Creates a centralized global methodology for vetting and selecting new vendor partners Evaluates the current vendor partnership portfolio and identifies areas of opportunity Develops and nurtures relationships with strategic partners Continuously identifies and evaluates risk areas within the current vendor landscape and ensures mitigating resources are in place Collaborates with suppliers and explores opportunities for mutual growth and performance improvement Develops tailored strategies with key suppliers to maximize savings, mitigate cost increases, and optimize operational levels Leads the vendor selection process by thoroughly sourcing and vetting new vendors Manages and negotiates vendor contracts Leads the contract renewal process for existing vendors Anticipates business needs and manages an active pipeline of vendor resources at all times Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to discuss strategy, best practices, and areas for improvement by region Proactively analyzes vendor trends, performs root cause analysis, and makes recommendations to drive cost savings while enhancing quality Works closely with Regional Leadership to set and execute local procurement strategies Drives continuous process excellence and efficiencies throughout operations Manages and develops a team

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA a plus 7+ years of diverse and well-rounded business experience, including strengths in strategy, partnerships, and procurement Astute business acumen Excellent interpersonal skills with a history of building strong relationships Strong negotiation and contract skills Strategic mindset Engaging and proactive, with a strong sense of urgency Continuous improvement mindset Ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

**Position requires up to 25% travel