Senior Director, Procurement

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Full Time Stamford, Connecticut Posted 10/09/2026 Areas of interest: Leadership, Procurement Requisition Number: 2026-84254 FSC800
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Have you mastered the art of strategic negotiations and supplier partnerships? Spectrum is seeking a Senior Director, Procurement to shape and guide our procurement strategies while collaborating closely with executive leadership. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive value, optimize resources and develop a high-performing team that fuels our continued growth and success.


How You’ll Make an Impact   

  • Build and nurture executive-level relationships within Spectrum and with key suppliers to align business priorities and procurement initiatives
  • Lead the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies and category plans that span the business
  • Direct and oversee the negotiation and management of strategic enterprise-wide deals, leveraging supplier relationships to maximize value
  • Evaluate supply markets, adopt innovative technologies and optimize business models to generate greater operating efficiencies and business value
  • Develop, monitor and refine departmental processes to centralize procurement activities and ensure effective administration of agreements
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects and align procurement efforts with their strategic objectives
  • Mentor and coach procurement team members to foster expertise, professional growth and achievement of department goals

Working Conditions   

  • Office environment

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum   

Required Qualifications   

Education  

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience   

  • 10+ years of procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience
  • 8+ years of technical and operational procurement experience
  • 5+ years managing and developing employees
  • 3+ years in eProcurement technology (Ariba preferred)
  • 5+ years of direct industry or company experience

Skills   

  • Strategic thinking and tactical execution
  • Advanced analytical abilities
  • Knowledge of business and finance
  • Knowledge of sourcing
  • Ability to conduct complex negotiations
  • Strong relationship management and influencing abilities
  • Problem-solving and issue resolution skills
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
  • Deep understanding of procurement strategies, processes and best practices
  • Ability to focus on cost of ownership
  • Demonstrated ethics and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or Master’s degree preferred

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Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.


A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $169,800.00 and $300,800.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.



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