Associate Director of Procurement
Sharp ElectronicsMontvale, New Jersey, United States · Posted 2 months agoDescription
Overview
The Associate Director of Procurement will lead and modernize our indirect procurement function across North America. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, spend management, procurement governance, and continuous improvement across key corporate categories.
This position will help shape procurement strategies for a global technology organization and partner closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, HR, Marketing, Business Unit members and senior leadership. You will oversee major spending categories, including indirect procurement, IT procurement, travel vendors, corporate cards, purchase order activity, banking services, insurance renewals, and supplier performance.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on procurement leader who can think strategically, negotiate effectively, improve processes, strengthen controls, and build trusted relationships across the business.
Responsibilities
- Lead indirect procurement strategies across North America, including sourcing, supplier selection, RFQs, price negotiation, contract review, and vendor performance management.
- Partner with business leaders to identify cost savings, improve supplier quality, reduce risk, and strengthen procurement processes.
- Oversee significant IT procurement activity, including RFQs, lease-versus-buy analysis, contract review, and supplier negotiations.
- Manage procurement-related contract obligations and support cross-functional review with Legal, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Own and improve the SAP Vendor Master process for North America, including data accuracy, compliance, and governance.
- Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, operating controls, and best practices.
- Lead travel and entertainment procurement strategy, including vendor management, corporate card oversight, employee experience, and policy compliance.
- Work with Accounting and Internal Audit to review and update the Corporate T&E policy.
- Track indirect spending, identify savings opportunities, and present recommendations to senior management.
- Review quarterly savings goals, achievements, and procurement initiatives with leadership.
- Develop short- and long-range procurement plans aligned with corporate goals.
- Identify alternate suppliers and sourcing options to improve resiliency, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
- Evaluate and negotiate financial services pricing, banking service agreements, insurance renewals, and related vendor contracts.
- Partner with insurance brokers, HR, and senior management to evaluate coverage, limits, renewals, pricing, and risk management needs.
- Support J-SOX compliance, internal controls, disaster recovery planning, and procurement-related risk mitigation.
- Recommend and lead process improvement initiatives that make procurement easier, faster, more transparent, and more scalable.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field. MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply management experience in a corporate environment.
- Experience leading indirect procurement categories such as IT, professional services, travel, corporate services, financial services, insurance, facilities, or shared services.
- Prior management or team leadership experience.
- Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, sourcing, and cost analysis skills.
- Ability to develop procurement strategies that improve operating efficiency, service quality, compliance, and financial performance.
- Strong understanding of procurement controls, vendor governance, policy management, and risk management.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP/vendor master systems preferred.
- Knowledge of web-based banking systems, treasury management systems, insurance policies, and corporate card programs preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives across departments.
- Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Occasional travel required, less than 5%.
About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA)
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a global technology company which has been named to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Company List. Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work by helping companies manage workflow efficiently, create immersive and engaging environments, and increase productivity. SIICA offers a full suite of secure printer and copier solutions, professional and commercial visual displays and projectors, software management and productivity software and markets durable Dynabook laptops. As a total solutions provider, Sharp has a reputation for innovation, quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support expertise.
Employee Perks
- Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
- 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
- Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
- Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
- Training, professional development, and mentorship
- Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
- Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.
The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.
Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.
As part of our recruitment process, Sharp Electronics may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in the recruiting process. These tools are used to support, and not replace, human decision-making. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices, and all hiring decisions are made or reviewed by qualified personnel.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.
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