Veralto
Director Of Global Procurement
Imagine yourself doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. It's possible with a role at ChemTreat. ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation's largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customersfrom power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industryhelping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment. When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you'll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You'll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world's vital water resources. We offer: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with a match starting day 1! Professional onboarding and training options Powerful global team looking forward to working with you Career coaching and development opportunities About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and inclusive Director of Global Procurement in Glen Allen VA to lead our global sourcing strategy and have responsibility for over $300M in spend. This role oversees procurement activities spanning direct and indirect spend across multiple sites in the Americas, with a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing, supplier performance, cost optimization, and innovation. You will lead a high-performing procurement team, working collaboratively across functionsR&D, Finance, Production, and beyondto ensure our sourcing strategy supports our growth, quality, and sustainability goals. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of procurement in a purpose-driven organization that helps protect the world's most vital resource: water. Several locations have been listed for marketing purposes but only one position is available. In this role a typical day will look like: Strategic Sourcing:
Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of high-quality raw materials, chemicals, and services. Supplier Partnerships:
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key suppliers. Lead contract negotiations, monitor supplier performance, and drive accountability through data-informed reviews. Optimize Costs:
Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals. Ensure Quality Compliance:
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure all sourced materials meet required standards and specifications. Mitigate Supply Chain Risks:
Proactively assess and address potential risks across the supply chain to maintain continuity and resilience. Develop and Empower Teams:
Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing procurement team. Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement. Deliver Market Insights:
Conduct ongoing market analysis to identify industry trends, risks, and sourcing opportunities, especially within the chemical sector. Drive Transparency Through Reporting:
Provide timely, insightful reports to senior leadership on procurement activities, supplier performance, cost savings, and market dynamics. Collaborate Across the Enterprise:
Partner with Veralto Corporate Purchasing, Commodity Team Leaders, and 3rd Party Logistics (3PLs) leverage scale and maximize enterprise-wide value. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience in Procurement, or a Master's/Doctoral degree with 10+ years of experience, including a minimum of 6 years in people leadership roles Procurement experience in the chemical industry is strongly preferred Proven track record of driving results through Purchase Price Variance (PPV) cost reductions, supplier risk analysis and mitigation, commodity strategy development, and improvements to inventory and cash flow across multiple sites Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams with high integrity and ability to navigate cross-cultural environments in a matrixed global environment Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with a history of successful partnerships with R&D, product marketing, finance, and other key stakeholders to support product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) Financial acumen in managing multiple cost centers and budgets effectively Success navigating stakeholder and vendor interactions and complex negotiations with transparency, persuasion, and humility The compensation range for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Imagine yourself doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. It's possible with a role at ChemTreat. ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation's largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customersfrom power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industryhelping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment. When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you'll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You'll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world's vital water resources. We offer: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with a match starting day 1! Professional onboarding and training options Powerful global team looking forward to working with you Career coaching and development opportunities About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and inclusive Director of Global Procurement in Glen Allen VA to lead our global sourcing strategy and have responsibility for over $300M in spend. This role oversees procurement activities spanning direct and indirect spend across multiple sites in the Americas, with a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing, supplier performance, cost optimization, and innovation. You will lead a high-performing procurement team, working collaboratively across functionsR&D, Finance, Production, and beyondto ensure our sourcing strategy supports our growth, quality, and sustainability goals. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of procurement in a purpose-driven organization that helps protect the world's most vital resource: water. Several locations have been listed for marketing purposes but only one position is available. In this role a typical day will look like: Strategic Sourcing:
Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of high-quality raw materials, chemicals, and services. Supplier Partnerships:
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key suppliers. Lead contract negotiations, monitor supplier performance, and drive accountability through data-informed reviews. Optimize Costs:
Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals. Ensure Quality Compliance:
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure all sourced materials meet required standards and specifications. Mitigate Supply Chain Risks:
Proactively assess and address potential risks across the supply chain to maintain continuity and resilience. Develop and Empower Teams:
Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing procurement team. Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement. Deliver Market Insights:
Conduct ongoing market analysis to identify industry trends, risks, and sourcing opportunities, especially within the chemical sector. Drive Transparency Through Reporting:
Provide timely, insightful reports to senior leadership on procurement activities, supplier performance, cost savings, and market dynamics. Collaborate Across the Enterprise:
Partner with Veralto Corporate Purchasing, Commodity Team Leaders, and 3rd Party Logistics (3PLs) leverage scale and maximize enterprise-wide value. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience in Procurement, or a Master's/Doctoral degree with 10+ years of experience, including a minimum of 6 years in people leadership roles Procurement experience in the chemical industry is strongly preferred Proven track record of driving results through Purchase Price Variance (PPV) cost reductions, supplier risk analysis and mitigation, commodity strategy development, and improvements to inventory and cash flow across multiple sites Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams with high integrity and ability to navigate cross-cultural environments in a matrixed global environment Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with a history of successful partnerships with R&D, product marketing, finance, and other key stakeholders to support product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) Financial acumen in managing multiple cost centers and budgets effectively Success navigating stakeholder and vendor interactions and complex negotiations with transparency, persuasion, and humility The compensation range for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.