Director, Procurement

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
176K-255K Annually
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Financial Services
We’re boldly disrupting banking norms to do good for our members, employees and communities.
The Role
The Director of Procurement leads sourcing and procurement operations, develops strategies, manages supplier relationships, and ensures compliance and efficiency in purchasing activities.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Director, Procurement will lead strategic sourcing and procurement operations across the organization. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with the organization’s operational and long-term financial goals, ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Oversee procurement operations to deliver efficient, cost effective, and compliant purchasing activities. Champion value creation and risk mitigation, while fostering a team of souring and procurement professionals. Establish relationships with divisional leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee procurement processes by developing and executing strategies, overseeing end-to-end procurement process, procedures and controls including requisition, sourcing, contract management, purchasing and delivery.
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies that support business objectives in collaboration with senior leadership to define sourcing priorities and align procurement with strategic goals.
  • Conduct market analysis and benchmark to identify potential suppliers, evaluate market risks and opportunities, and gain insights into competitive market pricing.
  • Support internal stakeholders in defining deliverables and service standards while leading demand management efforts and applying total cost of ownership principle to guide sourcing decisions.
  • Utilize procurement systems and tools to streamline sourcing processes, improve cost control and ensure contract negotiations with suppliers meet regulatory and internal compliance standards.
  • Monitor market trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies to inform strategic procurement decisions.
  • Lead procurement operations, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant purchasing across the organization. Drive initiatives that enhance automation, scalability, and operational excellence.
  • Use data and analytics to monitor performance, track KPI’s, and drive process improvements.
  • Plan, oversee and lead the work of the team to meet functional and individual operational objectives and goals. Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities. Responsible for hire, fire, performance, discipline and problem resolution decisions.

Education:
  • Bachelors Degree - Finance, Business Administration, Supply Management or related  - Minimum
  • Graduate Degree - Finance, Business Administration, Supply Management or related - Preferred
  Years of Experience:
  • 10 Years - Procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain or related - Minimum
  • 5 Years - People Management - Minimum

In Lieu of Education:


  • 15 Years - Procurement, supply chain, managing large contracts/projects, supplier relationships, supply chain including people management


Compensation & Benefits:

Typical hiring range:‏‏‎ ‎$175,800 - $254,900 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge. 

Additional Compensation: Annual performance bonus 

Benefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match.

Additional Benefits:

  • Work from home up to 3 days a week
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discount programs
  • Time off including paid personal and sick days
  • 11 paid holidays 
  • Education reimbursement

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.



Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.


The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
880 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

Alliant is unlike any other financial institution — a digital credit union that wows our members. We’re boldly disrupting banking norms to do good for our members, employees and communities.

With 90 years of history and more than $19 billion in assets, Alliant Credit Union is the largest credit union in Illinois and one of the largest in the U.S.

Our industry-leading financial products, seamless digital experiences and exceptional customer service make banking simpler for our 900,000+ members.

Fully digital, fully human and full of possibility, we work to provide our members with experiences that redefine the financial industry, challenge the status quo and unleash brilliance.

Why Work With Us

Our employees enjoy a hybrid schedule, allowing for flexible remote work and purpose-driven, outcome-focused onsite opportunities. Driven by Alliant's guiding principles and values, employees across all teams build together to provide our members with industry-leading financial products, seamless digital experiences & exceptional customer service.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Alliant offers a purpose-driven, outcome-focused hybrid workplace model.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQChicago, IL
We are located near O'Hare. We have plenty of parking space available.

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