Director of Procurement
Sierra Club
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $165,000 - $175,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Establish and lead a comprehensive and sustainable procurement function, including strategic sourcing and supplier management
- Build new procurement capabilities and infrastructure, developing comprehensive procurement guidance and modernizing the procure-to-pay process
- Work closely with the Office of General Counsel and the Sierra Club Technology teams
- Interface with critical stakeholders across the organization - national departments, chapters, volunteers
- Ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of quality goods and services while driving value through strategic sourcing, innovation, and risk management
- Balance operational excellence with commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical business practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field required (or equivalent professional experience)
- MBA, MPA, or Masters in other related or relevant field a plus
- Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPPO, CIPS) strongly preferred
- Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement and supply chain management experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
- Experience building procurement functions from the ground up or leading significant procurement transformations
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management
- Experience in non-profit, mission-driven, or multi-location organizational environments preferred
- Background in sustainable/responsible sourcing practices highly valued
- Project Management: Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional technology implementation projects with multiple stakeholders
- ERP/NetSuite Experience: Strong familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems, particularly procurement and financial modules
- Procurement Technology: Proficiency with procurement platforms, P2P systems, and spend analysis tools; experience evaluating and implementing procurement software solutions
- Process Improvement: Demonstrated expertise in business process analysis, design, and optimization
- Financial Systems Integration: Understanding of financial system integrations and procure-to-pay workflows
- Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, market analysis, and category management principles
- Financial Acumen: Strong analytical skills, financial modeling capabilities, and understanding of total cost of ownership concepts
- Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and manage supplier relationships
- Communication & Training Excellence: Exceptional ability to translate complex procurement concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences; proven experience developing and delivering training programs
- Presentation Skills: Strong public speaking and presentation abilities for senior leadership, staff, and chapter audiences
- Change Management: Experience leading organizational transformation and process improvement initiatives with strong focus on stakeholder buy-in and adoption
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse audiences.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- retirement savings 401(k) plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
strategic sourcingsupplier managementprocurement transformationcategory managementbusiness process analysisfinancial modelingnegotiationprocurement technologyprocess improvementfinancial systems integration
Soft skills
communicationtrainingpresentationstakeholder managementchange managementrelationship buildingoperational excellenceanalytical skillsleadershipinnovation
Certifications
CPSMCPPOCIPS