Procurement Director

Job description

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com . Job Description Summary: The Director 1, Procurement is responsible for the daily operation, planning, coordination, and execution of all purchasing activities while adhering to strict regulatory compliance (e.g., FAR, DFARS). Responsible for providing a single point of oversight and leadership for the end-to-end acquisition processes to include supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost structures while implementing procedures that allow for streamlined and risk-based decision making to align with corporate growth, financial goals, strategic objectives. The Director 1, Procurement works dire...