Procurement Director

Draper

Director 1, Procurement responsible for purchasing operations at Draper. Leading a team and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while aligning procurement strategies with company objectives.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeCambridge • Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the daily operation, planning, coordination, and execution of all purchasing activities while adhering to strict regulatory compliance (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
Responsible for providing a single point of oversight and leadership for the end-to-end acquisition processes to include supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost structures.
Implement procedures that allow for streamlined and risk-based decision making to align with corporate growth, financial goals, strategic objectives.
Work directly with Supply Chain Leadership and regularly interact with cross-functional Sr. Leadership and key stakeholders.
Plan, prioritize, and implement compliant initiatives and process improvement strategies contributing to Draper’s success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years of experience in leading a Procurement team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
PeopleSoft experience preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to streamline processes, analyze complex data, and resolve issues efficiently.
Ability to drive organizational transformation, innovation and cultivate a creative and agile environment.
Solid working knowledge of defense supply chain and purchasing processes (FAR/DFARS).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility.
Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga.
Health and finance workshops.
Off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcontract negotiationscost structuresprocess improvementdata analysisstreamlining processesregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational transformationinnovationagility