Director, Global Procurement Operations

Date: Aug 25, 2026

Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044

Company: W. R. Grace & Co. Annual Wage Range: $162,687.20 - $223,694.90 Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses Benefits: U.S.

Employee Benefits: Summary (grace.com) Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description: The Director, Global Procurement Operations sets the enterprise vision and leads end to end (E2E) execution of Grace's Source to Pay (S2P) and Supplier Lifecycle Management capabilities overseeing ~$2B in spend. The role drives global process design, governance, digital enablement, and operational excellence. It's accountable for defining and delivering procurement technology strategy, including Ariba, and ensures scalable, compliant, value creating processes from supplier onboarding through payment, performance, and risk. The role encompasses the role of Global Process Owner (GPO), designing and governing standardized process frameworks, including operating models, KPIs, and continuous improvement mechanisms. With functional leadership of a 40+ person global team, the Director partners closely with Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Quality, Risk, and business leaders to deliver efficiency, savings, service excellence, and cash flow impact.

Required Qualifications: Executive-level presence and proven ability to influence cross functional leaders and drive change Strong commercial and relationship management skills; builds trusted, collaborative partnerships Action oriented, results-driven leader with a track record of delivering outcomes through teams Deep expertise in global S2P, including process design, governance, controls, and digital enablement Demonstrated change-leadership in driving digital adoption across regions and functions, including stakeholder engagement, training strategies, communication, and continuous improvement. Deep experience as a GPO designing and governing standardized process frameworks, including ownership of processes, operating models, KPIs, and continuous improvement mechanisms. Strong business and financial acumen, including supplier financial health and total cost management Advanced analytical capability: leverages data to drive decisions and improve E2Eperformance Clear, compelling communicator effective across regions, cultures, and senior audiences Proven program, project, and change leader managing multiple strategic initiatives Hands-on experience implementing enterprise procurement platforms and analytics tools 5+ years of effective leadership and collaboration with global operations in GBS environments. Demonstrated success leading large-scale S2P processes and procurement digitalization initiatives. Deep experience working directly with suppliers to balance commercial needs, risk, and total cost while building collaborative partnerships. Proven leadership of large, complex programs and high-performance global teams Ability to travel up to 25%Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business preferred). MBA and/or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP) are highly preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a global, world-class manufacturing environment (chemical or materials industry preferred)