Director of Procurement

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred 10+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience At least 5+ years in a leadership role managing category or global procurement teams Proven track record of building and executing procurement strategy Experience managing complex sourcing efforts and negotiating large vendor contracts Strong business partnering and influencing skills Excellent negotiation, contract management, supplier management, and risk-management skills Familiarity with procurement systems/tools, analytics/reporting, and category management Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth environment Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills Experience in technology, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity or open-source software companies Experience managing global/multi-regional suppliers Experience with vendor risk management, security/compliance Certifications such as CPSM or CSCP are a plus Experience with procurement digital transformation

Develop and implement procurement strategy Lead sourcing and contracting Manage supplier relationships and performance Partner with finance and operations to manage budget and cost savings Establish procurement policies and governance Build and lead the procurement team Implement procurement systems and tools Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments Monitor market and supplier trends to manage supply chain risk Oversee the purchasing lifecycle