Director Of Procurement Jobs

Footprint is a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthier planet through the design, development, and advanced manufacturing of plant-based biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable solutions to replace single- and short-term use plastics. Footprint has a clear vision to create a healthier planet and healthier people. Footprint’s team of engineers use plant-based fiber technology to design, develop, and manufacture biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable products that compete with plastic’s cost and exceed its performance. Footprint is rapidly expanding into new categories with customized and patented solutions for customers. Footprint’s products have already led to a global redirection of millions of pounds of plastic waste from entering the air, earth, and water working with leading global consumer brands.

To capitalize on their growth and set the operational foundation for future growth, Footprint is now seeking to hire a Director of Procurement. The Procurement Director will be responsible for developing a best-in-class strategic sourcing and procurement process for both direct and indirect categories. Responsibilities will include building and standardizing sourcing and procurement processes, identifying, and implementing systems and toolsets, designing the sourcing and procurement organization, and developing people, and putting in place a performance management process and metrics to measure success. The role will report to the Vice President Supply Chain Planning & Logistics and ideally be based in Gilbert, AZ.