INTRODUCTION

Dematic is actively seeking a Director of Project Execution Procurement, a crucial leadership role charged with leading a high-performing team of Procurement professionals specializing in project execution. This role supervises both Project Procurement Leads (PPLs) and Delivery Assurance Leads, aiding all Business Units and Resale Categories across North America.

The Director oversees timely delivery, promotes profitability, supports outstanding customer and employee experiences, encourages a project-first environment, and attains Dematic’s Project metrics and Procurement cost-saving objectives.

This role establishes and rolls out an all-encompassing operational structure that strongly connects procurement processes with Dematic’s project delivery teams. Although the position does not handle direct supplier acquisition, it secures perfect delivery of sourcing methods, supplier preparedness, adherence to timelines, cost efficiency, and quality requirements.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Dematic Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $153,000 - $224,400 annually at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

TASKS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

What You Will Do in This Role:

Lead & Develop a High-Impact Team

• Lead a group of Procurement Project Leads (PPLs) and Delivery Assurance Leads accountable for managing project procurement activities across all Business Units and Resale Categories.
• Develop a results-driven, client-centered atmosphere emphasizing operational excellence, employee participation, and consistent progress.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop team members to achieve growing levels of capability and performance.

Drive Project Procurement Operational Excellence

• Ensure end-to-end procurement execution, including timely material availability for project and resale orders, adherence to budget, delivery assurance, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate tracking and communication of variances between as-sold and as-executed budgets to measure cost savings, inflation performance, and profitability impact.
• Serve as the primary point of contact ensuring supplier delivery commitments support project landmarks.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Category Management to ensure seamless alignment and flawless execution.
• Advocate as the "voice of the project" to Category Leads, ensuring sourcing strategies and supplier selections meet execution requirements.
• Ensure Category strategies are uniformly implemented across all Business Units.

Management, Regulations, and Constant Development

• Lead implementation, adherence, and continuous improvement of procurement policies, processes, and tools.
• Identify and address procurement-related risks (supply, compliance, financial, etc.), quantify impacts, and establish mitigation plans.
• Support revenue forecasting activities through collaboration with Project Managers and Finance.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred.
• CIPS, CPSM, or other relevant procurement certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of Procurement or related experience in project-based environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and developing talent.
• Experience operating in complex, fast-paced, and global environments preferred.
• Proven experience managing projects from planning through execution.
• Deep understanding of procurement execution processes, supply chain fundamentals, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced leadership skills in performance management, mentoring, and organizational alignment.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30%.
• Demonstrated alignment to KION Group Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

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