Director, Lifecycle Solutions & Services Procurement

Dematic is seeking a Director of Lifecycle Solutions & Services (LSS) Procurement to lead procurement efforts for the North America LSS business, including Spare Parts and Modifications & Upgrades (M&U) projects.

About the role

This leadership position focuses on strategic sourcing, commercial leadership, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and organizational development rather than transactional procurement activities. The Director will lead a team of Spare Parts Procurement Specialists, Strategic Buyers, and Project Procurement Leads to secure spare parts lists from third-party partners, negotiate pricing, reduce total cost, and ensure material availability for Spare Parts and M&U projects. The role acts as an essential business collaborator to LSS leadership, working closely with Spare Parts Operations, M&U Leadership, Category Management, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to promote profitable growth and outstanding customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team supporting the Lifecycle Services (LSS) business, encouraging a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and complete sourcing strategies that improve profitability, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and customer outcomes across Spare Parts and Modifications & Upgrades businesses.
• Lead supplier negotiations and strategic partnerships to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and long-term value while driving annual savings initiatives.
• Coordinate the Recommended Spare Parts List (RSPL) process, ensuring commercially optimized solutions, improved customer lifecycle value, and effective supplier engagement.
• Serve as the procurement leader for Modifications & Upgrades projects, ensuring sourcing strategies support project schedules, margins, and customer commitments.
• Build and implement supplier risk management programs that address availability, cost volatility, capacity constraints, obsolescence, quality, and business continuity risks.
• Establish supplier performance metrics, lead supplier reviews, and drive corrective actions that improve quality, delivery, service, and cost performance.
• Leverage analytics, market intelligence, and procurement data to identify savings opportunities, improve margins, and support strategic business decisions.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Category Management to align procurement priorities with business objectives.
• Promote governance, ethical sourcing, operational excellence, Lean initiatives, and continuous advancement within procurement procedures and methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field; MBA or professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CPIM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma are preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or commercial leadership roles.
• Over 5 years of experience managing procurement, sourcing, category management, or supply chain teams.
• Proven success developing sourcing strategies, negotiating complex supplier agreements, and delivering measurable cost savings and business value.
• Experience supporting aftermarket parts, industrial equipment, manufacturing, automation, capital equipment, or service-based organizations is preferred.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong commercial competence with deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, total cost of ownership, and supply chain guidelines.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to leverage data, important metrics, and market insights to drive informed business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive collaborators, lead cross-functional initiatives, and achieve results within a matrixed organization.
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, communication, and organizational development abilities with a passion for nurturing high-performing teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10–20% as needed.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $153,000 - $210,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities