Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing POST NUMBER: 309775
Client: Global Analytics Organization
Role: Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing (Interim)
Pay Rate: $115/hr - $130/hr
Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director / Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing to lead and scale the global procurement function. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will drive category strategy, governance, and value creation—with a primary focus on technology, software, and indirect spend categories.
In this high-visibility role, you will bridge strategic negotiation and operational execution. You will partner closely with executive and regional business leaders across global markets to optimize vendor ecosystems, mitigate risk, and maximize return on spend.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Category Management
- Define & Execute Strategy: Shape the global procurement vision aligned with enterprise growth objectives, scaling category management frameworks and KPIs for cost, quality, and delivery.
- Technology & Indirect Sourcing: Lead high-stakes sourcing initiatives across SaaS, enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, and professional services.
- Regional Standardization: Drive cross-regional alignment, establishing procurement best practices that balance global consistency with local operational flexibility.
Vendor Management & Contract Negotiations
- End-to-End Deal Execution: Oversee enterprise RFP processes, complex contract negotiations, and strategic renewal pipelines to optimize commercial terms.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Build strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure top performance, continuous value, and regulatory compliance.
- Risk & Lifecycle Governance: Collaborate with internal IT, Legal, Finance, and Business Operations teams to strengthen vendor risk management, data security compliance, and supplier lifecycle governance.
Team Leadership & Corporate Initiatives
- People Development: Mentor and scale a high-performing, agile team of sourcing and procurement professionals.
- ESG & Diversity: Champion corporate supplier diversity initiatives and integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into global sourcing strategies.
Qualifications & Experience
Core Requirements
- 12 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
- 5 years in a direct strategic leadership role managing global or multi-regional spend.
- Deep IT & SaaS Expertise: Subject matter expertise in software licensing, enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and managed services procurement.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success leading major cost-optimization initiatives, complex multi-stakeholder negotiations, and supplier performance programs.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPM.
- Background scaling procurement operations within fast-paced, technology-driven, or multi-national enterprise environments.
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