**Job Reference Number:** **25090** **Employment Type:** **Full-Time** **,** **Onsite** **Segment:** **Elior Corporate** **Brand:** **Elior North America Corporate** **State:** **Texas (US-TX)** **The Role at a glance:** We are looking to add a Director, Procurement to our Procurement and Shared Services team in Houston, TX. As a Procurement Director, you will be responsible for development and execution of category strategies through implementation of vendor contracts, leading the negotiation and management of national contracts for specific product lines, and Identify opportunities for reducing the total cost of product. If you are someone who works well collaborating but also has a strong sense of self direction, you will thrive here, as you will be the product category point-of-contact for our procurement team, as well as the broader organization. \#indeedelior \#LIGG1 **What you'll be doing:** + Leading Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Pricing (RFP) events, including preparation of RFX documents, evaluation of bid responses, and pricing negotiations. + Negotiating supplier agreements that deliver value to market segments and functional departments. + Managing supplier relationships to ensure compliance with agreement terms and conditions and to strategize new opportunities to deliver value to the organization. + Developing procurement programs that support our company initiatives, including Supplier Diversity and Sustainability goals. + Continuously evaluating and improving procurement practices, with a focus on sourcing; budgeting and forecasting supply chain revenue; analysis of spending to identify opportunities in non-contracted areas; and ensuring a strategic sourcing process for assigned categories. + Build and maintain strategic relationships with each assigned operational market segment, and functional stakeholder for cost reduction; program implementation; and problem resolution. + Support integration of companies into the organization after acquisition. + Support technology initiatives within the supply chain – e.g. RFP tools, P to P and contractual / vendor compliance. **What we're looking for:** _Must-haves:_ + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. + At least seven years’ experience in procurement. + Experience with supply chain procurement contracts. + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. + Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Broad knowledge and technical expertise in managed categories. + Ability to travel up to 10% of the year. _Nice-to-haves:_ + Experience in Indirect and/or Direct Spend. + Leadership experience. + Experience in a matrixed environment. **Where you'll be working:** This role is in Houston, TX at 4920 Westway Park Blvd and the expectation is that you would be in office 4 days a week. **Our Benefits:** + Medical (FT Employees) + Dental + Vision + Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity + Discount Program + Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) + EAP + 401k + Sick Time + Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) + Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) + Paid Time Off **About Elior North America:** Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments. **Disclaimer:** This job description can be revised by management as needed.