Head of Procurement - Direct
Pittsburgh, PA
Experience: 0
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 120000.00 - 140000.00
Job ID: 351175
Date Posted: 05/21/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/2OnwGE
Job Title: Head of Procurement - Direct
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute long-term category strategies for direct materials to drive cost savings, optimize supplier performance, and secure favorable pricing.
- Align procurement strategies with engineering and design teams early on to foster supplier involvement, improve timeline efficiency, and manage risk-buy readiness.
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), negotiate complex contract terms, and resolve supplier performance issues through root-cause analysis.
- Develop "should-cost" models, monitor market intelligence, and create resiliency plans to proactively address material shortages, lead times, and single-source vulnerabilities.
- Partner with operations, finance, and commercial teams to forecast material costs, manage budgets, and align category strategies with broader corporate targets.
- Coach and mentor junior category managers or sourcing specialists, building departmental capability and driving succession planning.
- Manage the performance of 7 or 8 direct reports, conducting regular 1:1 meetings, coaching and mentoring personal development, and providing constructive feedback through appraisals.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in direct procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management—often within manufacturing, homebuilding, or tech industries.
- Strong financial acumen with proven ability to interpret contracts, utilize should-cost analysis, and manage complex supply agreements.
- Proficiency in supply chain and ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, or advanced MS Excel.
- Exceptional leadership, change management, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively manage relationships with C-suite executives and external suppliers.
- Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or Institute of Supply Management (CPSM, or CPM) or another appropriate professional institute or relevant experience (desired).
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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