Job Title: Director of Procurement
Department: Finance
Location: Oakland, CA,Washington DC, or remote. This position requires an ability to travel.
Reports To: Senior Director Finance Operations
Supervises: N/A
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: The Director of Procurement is a key member of the Finance team at the Sierra Club. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Finance Operations, this role is responsible for establishing and leading a comprehensive and sustainable procurement function, including strategic sourcing and supplier management. This senior leadership position will build new procurement capabilities and infrastructure, with immediate priorities focused on developing comprehensive procurement guidance and modernizing the procure-to-pay process. In addition to working with the Finance team, this role will need to work closely with the Office of General Counsel and the Sierra Club Technology teams to ensure alignment in cross-functional initiatives.
This role will interface with a number of critical stakeholders across the organization - national departments, chapters, volunteers - using input and feedback from various perspectives to drive a coherent procurement philosophy that can be tailored to multiple audiences. While it is imperative that the Club have clear policies and guidelines, it is incumbent on this role to desire to understand the complexities of the organization to inform policies that will work in practice, not just in theory.
The role ensures cost-effective and timely acquisition of quality goods and services while driving value through strategic sourcing, innovation, and risk management. This position requires balancing operational excellence with the Club's commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical business practices, while leading critical technology implementation and process improvement initiatives.