Director, Procurement

ABM Industries • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

Overview

We are more than 100,000 team members strong, from all backgrounds and corners of the world, with the talent, experience and compassion that enables us to make an impact. For thousands of clients across the U.S. and in more than 20 global locations, ABM takes care of the people, spaces and places that matter most. We also take care of our team members -ensuring our company is a great place to work, and our communities are safer, healthier, and more sustainable places to be. Every team member at ABM has the opportunity to make a difference. Every day. And we cultivate a culture where our team members feel seen, heard, and valued and can grow a career and a future with us.

The Procurement Director will be responsible for leading the Procurement Operations team, with a focus on reporting, data management, Source to Pay (S2P) system support, process design, policy governance and compliance, as well as tactical buying.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Procurement processes (including Category Management) as well how to properly enable the team through the use of technology.

Pay: $140,000.00-$170,000.00.

The pay listed is the salary range for this position, an estimate and not guaranteed. Any specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ABM\2025\Employee\Benefits\Staff\&\Management_No%20Date%209.5.24.pdf)

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the development and maintenance of Procurement Policies, SOPs/Processes and Technologies

Coordinate the design of efficient strategic sourcing processes in liaison with other functional stakeholders

Develop and execute a multi-year procurement technology roadmap addressing Source to Pay (S2P), Contract Lifecycle Management, eSourcing and other enterprise solutions and other technologies within the Procurement tech stack

Establish market research capabilities including a process of signaling pertinent economic drivers, market insights and cost and sourcing trends in support of the company's category management strategies

Manage the Procurement Technology Team:

Business process administration of the Procurement Technologies (i.e. Smart by GEP, Coupa, Avetta, etc.)

P2P Catalog Management and Maintenance

Level 2 Helpdesk Support

Assist in the development of the savings tracking and validation approach (via FP&A) by spend category

Calculate and report on achieved savings vs. forecasted saving on a monthly basis

Provide training to new and existing users of Procurement technologies and processes

Develop strong working relationships with other members of the Procurement team and functions external to the Procurement Department

Manage a team of buyers and P2P support specialists

Support other special projects and procurement activities as needed

Minimum Education/Experience:

Relevant business/technical degree

10 - 15 plus years of relevant experience with at least seven of those years in a Strategic Sourcing role or in a similar capacity

Experience in a field services company or in a facility management role preferred

Strong oral and written communication skills, highly organized, and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes/methods and systems (Coupa and/or BuySMART experience a plus)

Excellent analytical and financial acumen

Strong project management skills

Ability to effectively lead/influence key stakeholders and motivate a team, partly from a distance

Good presentation skills to achieve (business) acceptance of procurement practices and procedures, metrics, budgeting/forecasting routines and changes thereto

This position may be based in Chicago, IL or Houston, TX

REQNUMBER: 138845

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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