Interim Procurement Director

Interim Procurement Director (Remote)

Location: Remote

Engagement: Interim / Contract (with potential to extend through permanent hire transition)

We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Director or VP-level leader to support a short-term assessment and interim leadership engagement for a growing organization. This role will evaluate current procurement operations and provide strategic recommendations to streamline purchasing and vendor contracting processes in preparation for anticipated growth over the next 12–24 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a focused assessment of current procurement, PO, and vendor contracting processes
• Deliver practical recommendations to improve efficiency, scalability, and controls
• Evaluate procurement needs in the context of near- and mid-term organizational growth
• Work within existing systems including NetSuite and Concur
• Partner with a small team consisting of one Procurement Manager and one Support resource
• Assist in developing the job description for the future Procurement Manager role
• Provide resume review and interview support, as needed
• Remain on as Interim Procurement Director until a permanent leader is hired and transitioned

Scope & Time Commitment

• Initial assessment estimated at under 50 hours
• Opportunity to extend engagement through interim leadership phase

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Procurement Director or VP-level leader
• Hands-on, “been in the seat” procurement leadership experience
• Strong background in process assessment, optimization, and vendor management
• Experience supporting growing or scaling organizations preferred
• Comfortable operating in a lean team environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement leader seeking a flexible, high-impact interim role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.