Director, Procurement

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 140000 - 170000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Director APS (ABM Performance Solutions) Procurement plays a critical role within ABMs centralized procurement function. This individual will lead sourcing strategy supplier management and performance optimization for all suppliers supporting ABM Performance Solutions (APS) ABMs integrated facilities services platform.

With responsibility for approximately $150M to $200M in annual spend this role will lead strategic supplier engagements across categories such as HVAC janitorial fire/life safety and other facilities-related services. The Director will collaborate closely with APS operations leaders and internal partners in legal risk and finance to ensure supplier performance compliance and alignment with service delivery expectations.

They will also work in close coordination with other category leaders in Procurement to ensure alignment on cross-functional initiatives supplier strategies and enterprise-wide sourcing goals.

This is a high-visibility position suited for a strategic procurement leader with deep experience managing complex supplier networks and the ability to influence across a field-driven organization.

Pay: $140000.00-$170000.00.

The pay listed is the salary range for this position an estimate and not guaranteed. Any specific offer will vary based on applicantsexperience skills abilities geographic locationand alignment with market data.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMs benefits visit Employee Benefits Staff & Management

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the central procurement partner for APS-specific sourcing and supplier management initiatives supporting account teams and field operations.
Play an active role in the new client onboarding process by collaborating with APS and operations teams to evaluate supplier needs and identify opportunities to either self-perform work or leverage existing strategic suppliers minimizing unnecessary onboarding of new vendors and improving operational efficiency.
Develop and lead category strategies for APS suppliers that align with enterprise procurement goals and the operational needs of APS clients. Use data-driven insights by mining existing account activity and spend data to identify opportunities for self-performance of work strategic sourcing events cost savings and supplier consolidation.
Own the design and implementation of vendor management infrastructure (governance models reporting frameworks and stakeholder engagement protocols) and ensure consistent vendor performance across APS accounts.
Lead RFPs supplier evaluations and contract negotiations across core APS service lines balancing service quality cost efficiency and risk mitigation.
Partner with APS leadership to define requirements analyze demand and ensure sourcing strategies reflect on-the-ground realities and long-term account objectives.
Develop and distribute APS-specific procurement and vendor management resources (SOPs onboarding kits and playbooks) and deliver training to field and account leaders to drive consistent adoption and management performance.
Lead supplier business reviews with strategic vendors combining performance monitoring corrective action planning and relationship development to drive mutual value and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Anticipate and manage supplier-related risks through scenario planning diversification strategies and contingency development.
Collaborate with ABM legal risk and compliance teams to ensure supplier agreements meet all regulatory insurance and client-specific requirements.
Share best practices and contribute to capability-building across the broader procurement and category management teams.

Qualifications Required

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Finance or a related field
11 or more years of progressive experience in procurement sourcing or vendor management preferably within a large decentralized organization
Demonstrated success managing suppliers and executing strategic sourcing initiatives across categories such as HVAC janitorial and fire/life safety
Strong analytical skills with the ability to mine and interpret spend data to drive sourcing decisions and cost savings
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including operations legal finance and risk
Experience negotiating complex agreements and managing supplier performance frameworks (SLAs KPIs scorecards)
Demonstrated ability to deliver results through a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution ensuring objectives are achieved both individually and through team direction
Ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the organization including senior executives and field leadership
High level of initiative accountability and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience in facilities services building maintenance or similar field-based service industries
Familiarity with e-sourcing contract lifecycle or vendor management platforms (e.g. Coupa)

Required Experience:

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DescriptionThe Director APS (ABM Performance Solutions) Procurement plays a critical role within ABMs centralized procurement function. This individual will lead sourcing strategy supplier management and performance optimization for all suppliers supporting ABM Performance Solutions (APS) ABMs integ...