Strategic Procurement Director

As the APM US Strategic Procurement Director, you will lead the strategic management of a diverse spend profile of approximately $350 million across both direct and indirect categories. This role is central to embedding procurement practices that deliver commercial value, ensures responsible procurement, that supports APM’s mission to positively impact lives through the services we deliver.

A comfortable self-starter, you will drive procurement capability, lead change, and collaborate with stakeholders across the US to bring the majority of spend under strategic management. Your leadership will help shape sourcing frameworks, tools, and reporting aligned to Group standards, while tailoring them to the unique needs of the US market.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Lead sourcing and category management across US direct and indirect spend.
• Provide commercial oversight and strategic execution of spend initiatives.
• Establish and maintain a US-specific category taxonomy and spend reporting framework

Governance & Capability Building

• Develop and embed procurement tools, templates, and minimum control frameworks.
• Lead change management and upskilling across US business units.
• Collaborate with Group on lifecycle design, sourcing frameworks, and P2P technology decisions.

• 8+ years experiencein strategic sourcing and procurement lifecycle management.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred but not essential.
• Experience in building and shaping procurement ways of working.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a decentralised model, with a collaborative mindset.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement lifecycle management.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with a data-informed approach.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for purpose-driven work

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

At APM, we live our values of iCARE – Integrity, Customer focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – in everything we do. We are a purpose-driven organisation where procurement decisions directly impact the people and communities we serve.

In the US, our services span rehabilitation, employment, allied health, and community support. What we procure—from clinical supplies and assistive technologies to professional services and digital platforms—enables our teams to deliver life-changing outcomes every day.

Joining APM means being part of a global team that values impact and inclusion. You’ll work in a environment where your expertise will help shape a procurement function that is not only commercially strong but socially meaningful.

Originally posted on Himalayas