Director, Direct Procurement

Insulet Corporation

. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for approximately $50M in indirect spend .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeActon • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $161,600 - $242,375 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in indirect procurement and sourcing strategies, with a strong focus on cost savings, supplier performance, and risk management. Proven ability to lead multicultural teams and drive measurable business results through effective negotiation and contract management.

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Indirect Procurement ExperienceContract NegotiationSourcing Strategy DevelopmentSpend AnalysisTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Spend AnalysisSourcing Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationRFQ Process ManagementRFP Process ManagementShould-Cost ModelingSupplier Scorecard DevelopmentRisk MitigationCost ManagementEconomic Value Optimization

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationTeam DevelopmentCommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Indirect SpendSupplier PerformanceGlobal Supply ChainMarket TrendsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for approximately $50M in indirect spend
Lead a team of Category Managers and strategic sourcing activities
Partner with Finance, IT, R&D, Marketing, Logistics, and Global Supply Chain teams
Drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, manage risk, and ensure reliable service delivery
Guide functional groups in discovery, contract negotiation, economic value optimization, delivery, cost management, risk mitigation, and scope-of-work development
Influence stakeholders to achieve business objectives through recommended sourcing strategies
Manage performance against contract terms and recommend corrective actions
Develop, implement, and enforce internal spend management procedures
Develop and implement supplier scorecards covering quality, supply performance, cost improvements, and innovation support
Bring should-cost modeling capabilities for key indirect spend categories
Lead contract negotiations and perform first-pass contract reviews
Lead cross-functional supplier engagement and continuous improvement
Monitor market trends and identify new technologies and solutions
Hire, develop, and manage the indirect category team
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of indirect procurement experience
At least 5+ years of experience in a management position
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Administration
Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Demonstrated success in spend analysis
Experience managing the entire RFQ and RFP process
Experience negotiating and managing large, complex contracts in a corporate environment
Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies with measurable business results
Experience leading multicultural teams in a global and complex environment
Ability to understand business requirements and identify effective sourcing strategies
Negotiation experience, including selecting approaches suited to the situation
Ability to work in a general office environment and sit for long periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
Additional employee wellness programs