Director, Global Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Define and implement Nexthink’s comprehensive global procurement strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap.

• Develop strategic category management for Software/SaaS, Cloud, Technology, Professional Services, Marketing, HR, Workplace, and various indirect expenditures.

• Establish category strategies, sourcing priorities, and a global pipeline that aligns with business objectives.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, demand management, supplier consolidation, and innovation.

• Lead or oversee significant global sourcing initiatives and strategic supplier negotiations.

• Drive measurable savings, cost avoidance, and enhanced commercial value.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Category Managers.

• Establish category ownership, objectives, and accountability within the team.

• Develop standardized category management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Build succession plans, talent development initiatives, and future leadership capabilities within Procurement.

• Provide guidance to senior and executive stakeholders at Nexthink on commercial matters.

• Develop strategic supplier relationships, performance frameworks, and executive business reviews.

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, Privacy, and other departments on commercial agreements and third-party risk management.

• Enhance supplier performance, innovation, resilience, and sustainability.

• Develop global procurement policies, governance, and processes.

• Propel the evolution of the Procure-to-Pay framework and procurement capabilities within NetSuite and related systems.

• Improve spend visibility, purchasing compliance, supplier onboarding, contract management, and renewal governance.

• Identify opportunities for automation and procurement technology enhancements.

• Establish procurement KPIs and executive reporting structures.

• Conduct regular business reviews with Finance leadership and key executives.

• Utilize data and market intelligence to identify emerging commercial risks and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management, preferably in SaaS, software, or technology sectors.

• Significant experience in leading global indirect procurement categories and managing complex commercial negotiations.

• Proven track record in leading and developing Category Managers and building high-performing procurement teams.

• Experience in developing procurement capabilities, operating models, and category management maturity.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite and senior business leaders.

• Extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, and commercial negotiation.

• Strong analytical and financial skills with a history of delivering measurable business value.

• Experience with ERP and procurement systems.

• Experience working in international and multicultural organizations.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Professional procurement qualifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CPM, or equivalent are advantageous.

• Fluent in English is required.

• Additional European languages are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

• Collaboration with a global team across five continents.

• Opportunity to work with innovative digital employee experience management software.

• Professional and leadership development opportunities through enhancing procurement capabilities and team building.