Director of Procurement

Job Details Description Experience 8–10 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management. Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier management, budgeting, and P2P processes. Prior experience implementing procurement systems and ERP platforms (Microsoft D365 experience strongly preferred). Experience in transportation, construction, engineering, or related industries preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Transportation, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Skills and Competencies Strong ethical foundation and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Advanced negotiation skills and strong written/verbal communication abilities. Demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships and contract portfolios. Technologically adept with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools. Experience defining and monitoring procurement KPIs. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across a matrixed organization. Ability to operate independently, manage ambiguity, and drive initiatives to completion. Change management and continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership Develop and execute a multi-year procurement strategy in collaboration with business units across Keolis North America (US Transit, US Rail, Canada). Drive vendor consolidation and master agreement development to optimize supplier base and reduce costs. Lead procurement collaboration across divisions in partnership with the VP of Financial Control. Process Improvement & Technology Enablement Design and implement procurement policies, procedures, and standards to align with Keolis objectives. Identify cost savings and process efficiencies through advanced sourcing, spend analysis, and supplier management. Leverage ERP/EAM tools (e.g., Microsoft D365) and data visualization platforms to enable smarter procurement decisions. Contract & Risk Management Draft, negotiate, and secure regional and master contracts, while equipping field teams with templates and tools for local contracting. Partner with Legal to ensure compliance and risk mitigation in all contract activities. Introduce and enforce best practices in contract lifecycle management. Support for M&A and Bidding Activities Conduct procurement due diligence and market analysis for M&A and business development efforts. Provide procurement guidance during major bid submissions and acquisitions. Lead coordination of procurement-related content in bid responses, ensuring alignment with cost, risk, and compliance objectives. Manage and oversee Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and compliance across bids, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local DBE requirements and promoting supplier diversity within the procurement strategy. Supplier Performance & Relationship Management Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Promote supply chain optimization through strategic supplier partnerships, KPI tracking, and cost/risk analysis. Drive supplier rationalization and ensure alignment with Keolis operational standards. People Leadership Manage and mentor a high-performing procurement team. Foster cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment with “The Keolis Way”. Build organizational procurement capability and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Additional Statements Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination. Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate. EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. 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