Director of Supply Planning & Procurement
Full Time $180,000 - $190,000 / yearJob Overview
The Director of Supply Planning & Procurement will lead the transformation of multiple departments by unifying dispersed procurement functions, strengthening ownership of Master Planning within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and modernizing procurement operations through enhanced planning discipline, process alignment, and automation.
This role requires a hands-on, forward-thinking leader capable of assessing current processes, aligning cross-functional teams, and building a scalable procurement and supply planning capability. The Director will play a key role in shifting the organization toward system-driven purchasing, where planning signals generated within the ERP environment guide procurement decisions, inventory strategy, and supplier coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Unify Procurement Operations
- Consolidate procurement activities currently operating across multiple departments
- Establish a clear operating model for sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management
- Align teams around common processes, performance metrics, and accountability
Own Supply Planning Integration
- Lead procurement alignment with Master Planning in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- Ensure planning signals drive purchasing activity and inventory strategy
- Improve demand visibility and supply planning coordination across the business
Evaluate and Strengthen the Team
- Assess current procurement roles, workflows, and responsibilities
- Align team structure to support a unified procurement and planning function
- Clarify ownership of supplier management, purchasing execution, and planning support
Drive Process Modernization
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows
- Reduce manual processes through automation and improved system utilization
- Partner with technology teams to introduce AI enabled and digital workflows where appropriate
Strengthen Supplier Performance
- Establish vendor performance metrics and supplier accountability
- Improve lead time reliability, cost visibility, and procurement responsiveness
- Support strategic supplier relationships that align with operational goals
Position type
- Full time
Job Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
- 8 to 15 years of procurement, supply chain, or planning leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience owning or operating ERP driven supply planning (such as Master Planning in Dynamics 365, SAP MRP, or Oracle planning tools), including translating planning signals into procurement execution.
- Experience operating within ERP driven supply chain environments (Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Demonstrated success improving procurement or planning operations
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong operational leadership
- Process redesign and change management experience
- Comfortable working with ERP planning tools and supply chain data
- Experience introducing automation or digital workflow improvements
Physical Requirements : N/A
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.