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Director of Strategic Procurement

Alliance Technical Group
$140K to $160K depending upon experience and performance bonus, benefits, PTO and 9 paid holidays
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k), profit sharing, employee discount
United States, Alabama, Decatur
255 Grant Street Southeast (Show on map)
Jul 15, 2026
Alliance Technical Group is on the lookout for an exceptional leader to take on the pivotal role of Director of Strategic Procurement. If you're a dynamic and talented professional with track record of operational excellence, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been waiting for. This job will start between $140K to $160K depending upon experience and performance bonus, benefits, PTO and 9 paid holidays per year. This position will oversee the whole division, and travel will be a necessity. Summary/Objective The Director of Strategic Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for transforming Alliance Technical Group's procurement and capital purchasing functions across an $100M+ and growing annual spend base. This role leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide procurement strategy, drives measurable cost savings, strengthens vendor relationships, and builds organizational capability across operational and capital spend categories. The Director partners with business unit leaders, finance, and operations to deliver procurement excellence that directly supports Alliance's growth objectives and value creation goals. The Director oversees the procurement team and capital equipment buying function, establishing standardized processes, implementing procurement technology (Coupa), and developing category management strategies that reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining service quality and operational continuity. This role is critical to professionalizing the procurement function and establishing Alliance as a best-in-class operator within the environmental services industry. Essential Functions Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with Alliance's business objectives, targeting 8-15% savings across addressable spend categories through strategic sourcing, demand management, and vendor consolidation. Centralization: Create and lead the centralization of historically decentralized purchasing, establishing clear ownership, decision rights, and accountability for enterprise procurement activities, including technology procurement, for all business units and support functions. Category Management: Lead category strategy development for key spend areas including laboratory and field services, fleet and transportation, IT and telecom, facilities management, professional services, and MRO/industrial supplies. Sourcing Excellence: Design and implement competitive sourcing processes including RFP/RFQ management, total cost of ownership analysis, and structured vendor evaluation and selection frameworks. Contract Management: Establish enterprise-wide contract management practices, negotiate favorable terms and conditions, and ensure compliance with procurement policies across all locations. Capital Procurement and Planning: Build and standardize the capital equipment procurement process, including long-lead equipment planning, specification development, vendor qualification, and total lifecycle cost analysis for major capital purchases. Capital Planning Integration: Partner with Finance and operations leadership to integrate capital procurement into the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, ensuring alignment between capital spend and business growth plans. Fixed Asset Lifecycle Management: Develop frameworks for fixed asset inventory, standardization, maintenance cost tracking, and repair/replace strategy and planning to optimize capital deployment. Team Development and Organizational Building: Build a scalable and efficient Procurement function based on industry best practices, modern tools, and unique needs of the business (e.g. high acquisition volume). Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team including the Procurement Manager, Capital Equipment Manager, and supporting analysts. Build a high-performing procurement organization with clear roles, responsibilities, and professional development paths. Talent Development: Assess current team capabilities and create targeted training and development plans to elevate procurement skills across the organization, including requisition compliance, vendor management, and data-driven decision making. Change Management: Drive cultural transformation from tactical purchasing to strategic procurement, building cross-functional partnerships and demonstrating value to gain organizational buy-in. Procurement Technology and Process Optimization: Lead the deployment and optimization of procurement technology platforms (Coupa P2P, Supplier Information Management, and Pay modules) to automate workflows, improve spend visibility, and enforce policy compliance. Process Standardization: Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and controls that ensure consistent execution across all Alliance locations while maintaining operational flexibility. Data and Analytics: Establish procurement analytics and reporting capabilities to track KPIs including savings capture, contract compliance, requisition cycle time, and supplier performance. Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management: Build and manage a strategic supplier management program, including vendor segmentation, performance scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and supplier development initiatives for critical vendors. Vendor Consolidation: Identify and execute vendor rationalization opportunities to leverage spend volume, reduce administrative complexity, and improve service levels. Risk Management: Develop supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies, including supply chain diversification, business continuity planning, and financial health monitoring for key suppliers. Stakeholder Partnership and Business Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, operations managers, and senior leadership on procurement matters. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to identify value creation opportunities and ensure procurement strategies support operational priorities. Executive Reporting: Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and the Board on procurement performance, savings pipeline, and strategic initiative progress. Sponsor Engagement: Build strong working relationships with Finance, Legal, Operations, and HSE to ensure procurement activities are integrated with broader business processes and compliance requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing procurement teams. Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic sourcing programs that delivered measurable cost savings, with demonstrated examples of change management and business leadership influence Experience managing both operational (indirect) and capital procurement categories. Proven track record of building procurement organizations, developing talent, and driving process transformation. Strong negotiation skills with experience managing complex, multi-year vendor agreements. Experience implementing or managing procurement technology platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or similar P2P systems). Proficiency in spend analytics, category management frameworks, and total cost of ownership methodologies. Key Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st) Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs Referral Program Per Diem & Paid Travel Employee Discount Hub Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.