Director, Procurement and Vendor Management
Core
Lead the procurement and vendor management function for Information Systems, driving strategic technology sourcing, vendor partnerships, and operational efficiency.
Role type
Director, Procurement and Vendor Management
Builds
Technology ecosystem, vendor contracts, procurement processes
Domain
Technology procurement, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, contract lifecycle management, spend management, ERP systems, legal partnership, technology forecasting, vendor consolidation, security assessments, third-party risk management
Preferred skills
AI tools and automation, FinOps principles, procurement certifications (CPSM), contract lifecycle management tools, vendor pricing benchmarks
Technologies
SaaS, cloud infrastructure, AI tools, ERP systems, contract lifecycle management platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute technology procurement strategies, lead strategic sourcing and vendor evaluations, direct complex vendor negotiations, establish procurement policies and workflows, evaluate technology purchasing decisions, oversee vendor contract lifecycle management, partner on technology utilization and consolidation, drive procurement platform improvements, cultivate strategic vendor relationships
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional influence
