Director, Sourcing & Procurement
Core
Lead the enterprise-wide Vendor Management Office, driving strategic sourcing, complex commercial negotiations, supplier performance, and global travel/expense management to optimize spend and create long-term value.
Role type
Senior leadership Director of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Travel
Builds
Enterprise vendor relationships, strategic contracts, and global travel/expense programs
Domain
Technology (SaaS, Cloud, Software) and Corporate Services
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management, travel and expense management, contract lifecycle management, cost optimization, market benchmarking, TCO analysis, team leadership, procurement software proficiency
Preferred skills
Contract price modelling, category portfolio development, organizational change management, executive reporting
Technologies
Coupa, NetSuite, Oracle, JIRA, Excel
Responsibilities
Sponsor and lead high-complexity RFx initiatives; Lead and support complex commercial negotiations across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and professional services; Own and strengthen critical supplier relationships; Lead the Travel and Expense function; Develop and implement sourcing strategies and governance; Partner with Legal, Security, Finance, and Technology leaders; Drive cost optimization and TCO analysis; Build and develop high-performing global procurement teams; Provide executive-level communication and reporting on procurement objectives.
Seniority
Director, senior leadership