Senior Level Procurement Director Jobs
Senior level procurement director jobs put experienced professionals in charge of sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and the cross-functional teams that execute multi-million-dollar supply chains. Openings currently concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Chemicals & Materials, with 20% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Jobot, Avis Budget, and ProCaps Laboratories hiring at this level now.
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Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job ID:
R0140910
Date Posted:
2026-09-03
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
About us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Procurement Director, North America (NORAM) who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.
This position can sit in/be based in either Pittsburgh, PA or Toronto, Canada.
Role summary:
The Procurement Director, North America, is responsible for leading all procurement activities across the region, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk management, and compliance with procurement governance.
The role partners closely with business leaders, project delivery, engineering, operations, finance, and global procurement teams to support profitable growth, successful project execution, and operational excellence while delivering measurable value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement transformation.
As a key member of the North America leadership team, the Procurement Director leads the regional procurement organization and ensures effective alignment between global procurement strategies and regional business priorities.
The role works in close partnership with the Global SRS Procurement leadership team and the CPO organization, supporting the deployment of global strategies, governance, capability development, and best practice adoption across the region.
Reporting line:
Reports to: Senior Director Procurement SRS, with strong alignment to the Group Chief Procurement Officer.
Direct Reports: Regional Procurement Managers, Category Managers, Supplier Operations Managers, Project Procurement Leaders, Manufacturing Procurement Leads, and Procurement PMO resources.
Accountabilities:
Business Partnership
- Act as the senior procurement leader for North America, represent procurement in regional leadership forums and governance reviews
- Build trusted relationships with regional executives and functional leaders to influence key business decisions and ensure procurement engagement early in the decision-making process
- Support strategic objectives, bidding activities, project execution, Make vs Buy/localization decisions and operational performance
- Contribute to regional P&L performance through cost optimization, risk mitigation, cash improvement, and supplier performance
- Develop and execute the North America procurement strategy aligned with SRS and global procurement objectives
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities
- Drive competitive procurement practices and value creation initiatives
- Support implementation of global category strategies within the region
- Develop and execute regional sourcing and supplier localization strategies supporting growth, project requirements, resilience, and regulatory obligations
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, standardization, and supplier consolidation
- Lead supplier negotiations for critical commercial and contractual matters
- Support competitive bid submissions through effective sourcing strategies
- Manage procurement-related project risks and opportunities
Supplier Management
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Drive supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and sustainability
- Ensure robust supplier development and supplier risk mitigation plans
Risk & Resilience
- Ensure continuity of supply for critical products and services
- Develop regional supply chain resilience strategies
- Monitor supplier financial, operational, geopolitical, and capacity risks
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authority, and procurement processes
- Lead sourcing governance and approval processes
- Promote ethical procurement practices and regulatory compliance
- Support ESG & sustainability objectives
- Support internal and external audits as required
Team Leadership
- Foster a culture focused on safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and accountability across global and regional teams
- Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing procurement organization focused on accountability, talent development, and business partnership
- Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and talent development
Performance Management
- Deliver procurement savings, working capital improvement, and productivity targets
- Establish and monitor procurement KPIs
- Drive data-based decision making and performance reviews
- Ensure robust reporting to regional and global leadership
Transformation
- Support procurement transformation initiatives, digitalization, and process standardization
- Develop performance dashboards and KPIs
- Promote data-driven decision making across procurement teams
- Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption
Required skills/experience:
- 15+ years procurement and supply chain experience
- Minimum 8 years in senior leadership roles
- Experience managing procurement organizations across multiple sites, projects, and countries
- Strong background in rail, transportation, infrastructure, engineering, industrial manufacturing, or complex project businesses
- Proven leadership of large and complex procurement portfolios, typically exceeding €300M annual spend
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related discipline. MBA preferred
Language:
English Proficiency
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
LI-DNI
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job ID:
R0140910
Date Posted:
2026-09-03
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
About us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Procurement Director, North America (NORAM) who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.
This position can sit in/be based in either Pittsburgh, PA or Toronto, Canada.
Role summary:
The Procurement Director, North America, is responsible for leading all procurement activities across the region, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk management, and compliance with procurement governance.
The role partners closely with business leaders, project delivery, engineering, operations, finance, and global procurement teams to support profitable growth, successful project execution, and operational excellence while delivering measurable value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement transformation.
As a key member of the North America leadership team, the Procurement Director leads the regional procurement organization and ensures effective alignment between global procurement strategies and regional business priorities.
The role works in close partnership with the Global SRS Procurement leadership team and the CPO organization, supporting the deployment of global strategies, governance, capability development, and best practice adoption across the region.
Reporting line:
Reports to: Senior Director Procurement SRS, with strong alignment to the Group Chief Procurement Officer.
Direct Reports: Regional Procurement Managers, Category Managers, Supplier Operations Managers, Project Procurement Leaders, Manufacturing Procurement Leads, and Procurement PMO resources.
Accountabilities:
Business Partnership
- Act as the senior procurement leader for North America, represent procurement in regional leadership forums and governance reviews
- Build trusted relationships with regional executives and functional leaders to influence key business decisions and ensure procurement engagement early in the decision-making process
- Support strategic objectives, bidding activities, project execution, Make vs Buy/localization decisions and operational performance
- Contribute to regional P&L performance through cost optimization, risk mitigation, cash improvement, and supplier performance
- Develop and execute the North America procurement strategy aligned with SRS and global procurement objectives
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities
- Drive competitive procurement practices and value creation initiatives
- Support implementation of global category strategies within the region
- Develop and execute regional sourcing and supplier localization strategies supporting growth, project requirements, resilience, and regulatory obligations
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, standardization, and supplier consolidation
- Lead supplier negotiations for critical commercial and contractual matters
- Support competitive bid submissions through effective sourcing strategies
- Manage procurement-related project risks and opportunities
Supplier Management
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Drive supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and sustainability
- Ensure robust supplier development and supplier risk mitigation plans
Risk & Resilience
- Ensure continuity of supply for critical products and services
- Develop regional supply chain resilience strategies
- Monitor supplier financial, operational, geopolitical, and capacity risks
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authority, and procurement processes
- Lead sourcing governance and approval processes
- Promote ethical procurement practices and regulatory compliance
- Support ESG & sustainability objectives
- Support internal and external audits as required
Team Leadership
- Foster a culture focused on safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and accountability across global and regional teams
- Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing procurement organization focused on accountability, talent development, and business partnership
- Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and talent development
Performance Management
- Deliver procurement savings, working capital improvement, and productivity targets
- Establish and monitor procurement KPIs
- Drive data-based decision making and performance reviews
- Ensure robust reporting to regional and global leadership
Transformation
- Support procurement transformation initiatives, digitalization, and process standardization
- Develop performance dashboards and KPIs
- Promote data-driven decision making across procurement teams
- Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption
Required skills/experience:
- 15+ years procurement and supply chain experience
- Minimum 8 years in senior leadership roles
- Experience managing procurement organizations across multiple sites, projects, and countries
- Strong background in rail, transportation, infrastructure, engineering, industrial manufacturing, or complex project businesses
- Proven leadership of large and complex procurement portfolios, typically exceeding €300M annual spend
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related discipline. MBA preferred
Language:
English Proficiency
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
LI-DNI
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Senior Level Procurement Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level procurement director job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led sourcing transformations, managed complex supplier portfolios, and influenced executive decision-making. Demonstrating ownership of cost-reduction initiatives, cross-functional leadership, and experience mentoring procurement teams will give you a clear edge. Tailoring your application to show strategic impact rather than task execution is what separates competitive candidates at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level procurement directors?
Companies hiring senior level procurement directors right now include Jobot, Avis Budget, and ProCaps Laboratories, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from large enterprises, global manufacturers, and professional services firms with complex, high-value supply chains that require seasoned strategic leadership.
Are there remote senior level procurement director jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 20% of senior level procurement director openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting growing employer flexibility for proven procurement leaders. On-site roles remain common in manufacturing and government contracting, where supplier relationships and facility oversight require regular physical presence.
What makes a procurement director role senior level?
Senior level procurement director roles are defined by strategic ownership rather than execution. They involve setting sourcing policy, owning category strategy across large spend portfolios, influencing C-suite decisions, and developing junior procurement professionals. The scope extends beyond managing individual contracts to shaping the supply chain posture of the entire organization and driving measurable financial outcomes.
Which industries hire the most senior level procurement directors?
Senior Level procurement director roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their procurement functions involve complex global supply chains, high contract values, and regulatory requirements that demand experienced, strategic leadership rather than operational oversight alone.