Save the Children US

Head, Strategic Sourcing – Procurement

Save the Children US

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lexington • Connecticut • District of Columbia • United States

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Salary

💰 $168,300 - $229,900 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee procurement governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of policies, internal controls, and ethical standards.
  • Ensure compliance with donor regulations, federal acquisition guidelines (as applicable), global policies, and organizational standards.
  • Maintain and evolve agency-wide procurement policies, templates, and tools to ensure clarity, usability, and accountability.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and internal audit to proactively manage risk and strengthen contract and vendor oversight.
  • Embed environmental, social, and ethical sourcing considerations into procurement strategy and supplier relationships.
  • Lead sourcing strategies for key categories to drive value, competition, innovation, and sustainability.
  • Conduct market analyses, supplier evaluations, and cost-benefit assessments to inform leadership decisions.
  • Build strong supplier relationships that support programmatic agility, resilience, and long-term value.
  • Oversee competitive bid processes, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
  • Manage vendor accountability in delivery of SLA’s/KPI’s
  • Manage centralized procurement operations, ensuring timely, quality, and cost-effective purchasing activities.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sourcing and procurement team with a culture of customer service, integrity, accountability, and excellence.
  • Enhance systems, workflows, and technology platforms to support a scalable and efficient procurement lifecycle.
  • Monitor and report procurement metrics, savings, risk indicators, and strategic performance outcomes.
  • Drive broad organizational alignment and adoption of standardized procurement practices.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure procurement strategies meet program needs and achieve operational goals.
  • Serve as a connector across departments to ensure procurement supports strategic initiatives, innovations, and donor requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related fields, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing procurement strategy within complex, multi-stakeholder organizations;
  • Experience in complex nonprofit, public-sector, or private-sector environments
  • Deep understanding of procurement best practices, supplier management, contracting, and competitive sourcing processes.
  • Strong knowledge of compliance requirements related to donor funding, federal acquisition regulations, and global procurement policies.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, drive organization-wide alignment, and influence senior leaders.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and change-leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to leverage data to guide decision-making and unlock enterprise value.
  • Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
Benefits
  • Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
  • Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
  • Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
  • Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
  • Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
  • Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
  • Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingprocurementsupply chain managementcontract negotiationsupplier managementcompetitive sourcingprocurement strategymarket analysiscost-benefit assessmentprocurement metrics
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationnegotiationstakeholder managementchange leadershipanalytical skillsfinancial acumenteam developmentcustomer servicecollaboration