Procurement Specialist

About the Opportunity: A leading global luxury retail organization is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead procurement strategy across the Americas region. This role will serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, driving sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, cost optimization, and operational excellence across multiple spend categories.

Qualifications: 8+ years of indirect procurement experience, including leadership responsibilities. Experience leading sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Proven success working in complex, matrixed, multinational organizations. Experience in luxury, fashion, retail, or consumer-facing industries strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.

Ideal Candidate: Demonstrates steady career progression and increasing leadership responsibility. Has experience within highly recognizable global organizations. Excels in both strategic planning and day-to-day execution. Strong people leader with a collaborative management style. Thrives in fast-paced, evolving business environments.