VP, Procurement

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💎 Seniority level: Vp, 10+ years

📍 Location: North America

🔍 Industry: Payments/FinTech

🏢 Company: Shift4

⏳ Experience: 10+ years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipPeople ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic ManagementComplianceNegotiation skillsBudgetingRisk ManagementTeam managementStakeholder managementProcess improvementFinancial analysisSaaS

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in procurement leadership roles, preferably within the complex technology, IT services, or enterprise procurement sectors
Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management for both hardware and software
Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, IT licensing agreements, SaaS models, and hardware lifecycle management
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to analyze market trends, financial data, and operational requirements to drive informed procurement decisions
Experience in ERP systems, procurement software, and data-driven decision-making tools

Responsibilities:

Lead contract negotiations, vendor management, and procurement processes for hardware (e.g. payment devices, point-of-sale systems, servers, networking equipment, etc.) and software (e.g. SaaS, enterprise software, cloud services)
Develop and execute a strategic procurement plan that aligns with the company’s growth objectives and technology needs
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive favorable pricing, service-level agreements (SLAs), and innovative partnerships
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize spending
Evaluate Shift4’s current holistic supplier portfolio and consolidate relationships where appropriate
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and contractual obligations
Work cross-functionally with product & technology, IT, finance, legal, and other departments to ensure alignment on procurement goals and strategies
Develop and implement procurement metrics and KPIs to measure cost savings, supplier delivery performance, efficiency, and supplier quality
Oversee procurement risk management, ensuring vendor reliability, business continuity, and cybersecurity best practices
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation consistent with the Shift4Way
Stay informed on market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to ensure the organization maintains a competitive procurement strategy

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