Director, Global Logistics Procurement and Enterprise Procurement Risk Management

Director, Global Logistics Procurement And Enterprise Procurement Risk Management

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The Director, Global Logistics Procurement and Enterprise Procurement Risk Management leads procurement strategies that optimize cost efficiency while ensuring long-term resilience. This role drives total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through strategic supplier partnerships, digital procurement advancements, and modal optimization. It is accountable for the development, execution, and governance of global logistics procurement strategies, with a primary focus on ocean freight, while overseeing other modes, including air, truck, rail, and warehousing.

Overseeing a global category spend exceeding ~$300M, this role is responsible for strategic supplier relationship management, procurement risk mitigation, service optimization, and cost leadership in logistics procurement. The Director collaborates closely with regional supply chain leaders, legal, finance, operations, and external partners to build long-term competitive advantage and resilience within the logistics network. Additionally, they proactively mitigate risk by ensuring contract flexibility, multi-sourcing strategies, and scenario planning for geopolitical and supply chain disruptions, securing a robust and cost-effective logistics network.

This role ensures enterprise-level procurement risk management practices are embedded across the logistics category, including third-party risk assessments, supplier financial health monitoring, early warning systems, and business continuity planning.

Given the global scope of this role, occasional work outside of standard business hours will be required to support direct team members, international stakeholders and partners across multiple time zones. This role requires travel as needed (~10%-25% travel), including international travel. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week in our Charlotte, NC office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead the global logistics procurement vision, strategy, and execution roadmap in alignment with corporate core values and objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across all regions to optimize supplier portfolio, drive value creation, and ensure security of supply.
• Provide executive-level guidance on logistics procurement trends, disruptions, and emerging technologies to support risk-informed decision-making.
• Champion the integration of enterprise procurement risk management into sourcing strategy and supplier segmentation.
• Provide thought leadership in evolving logistics procurement practices, digital transformation, and sustainability.
• Build and develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Direct reports are based in the U.S., APAC, & EMEA, with indirect reports in Australia & Chile.

Procurement & Contracting

Procurement Risk Governance

Financial Management

Operational Excellence

Risk & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

This job profile is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

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