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Job Description
Job Title: Director, Global Procurement
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Director, Global Procurement opportunity with our client located in Atlanta, GA.
Job Description:
The Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership and drives optimization and automation initiatives for our procurement operations, contracting, and supplier management while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, financial goals, and ESG commitments.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Optimize and execute a procurement strategy that is aligned with business goals, sustainability objectives, and risk management frameworks
Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for cost optimization, innovation, and competitive advantage
Drive the evolution of procurement from a cost-control function to a strategic value enabler.
Procurement Operations:
Support business through the full cycle of sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
Assist in negotiation of high value contracts
Implement AI-driven analytics and digital procurement platforms to optimize spend, automate transactions, and forecast supplier risk
Drive company-wide compliance with procurement policies, governance structures, and compliance frameworks
Oversee category management and spend analytics to ensure efficiency and transparency.
Digital Transformation:
Optimize our existing procurement tools and champion the adoption of next-generation procurement technologies (AI, predictive analytics, e-procurement platforms)
Define and track digital KPIs to measure automation, cycle time reduction, and spend visibility improvements.
Supplier Relationship & Innovation:
Support business in building strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation, resilience, and sustainability
Lead supplier performance reviews.
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead a high-performing procurement team with capabilities in analytics, digital tools, category strategy, and relationship management
Foster continuous learning, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration
Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence in execution
ESG & Responsible Sourcing:
Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into procurement decisions and supplier selection
Champion diversity in the supplier base and ensure ethical sourcing practices.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (master's preferred)
Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP preferred
10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles
Proven success leading digital transformation or procurement modernization initiatives
Experience managing global supplier networks and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to deliver both cost savings and strategic value (innovation, resilience, sustainability)
Skills & Competencies:
Strong strategic and analytical mindset with a deep understanding of data-driven decision-making
Expertise in contract negotiation, process optimization, and supplier relationship management
High proficiency with e-procurement platforms, ERP systems, and analytics tools
Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
Understanding of ESG principles and sustainable procurement practices
Change leadership — ability to lead transformation in complex organizations.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $80 - $90 an hour.
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite).
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.