Director, Global Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Define and implement Nexthink’s worldwide procurement strategy, operational model, and multi-year roadmap.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Advise senior and executive stakeholders at Nexthink on commercial issues.

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

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

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

• Develop scalable global procurement policies, governance, and processes.

• Evolve the Procure-to-Pay framework and procurement capabilities within NetSuite and related systems.

• Enhance 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 systems.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Extensive experience 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.

• Demonstrated ability to enhance procurement capabilities, operational models, and category management maturity.

• Strong executive presence with experience in influencing C-suite and senior business leaders.

• In-depth expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.

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

• Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems.

• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.

• Experience working in international and multicultural organizations.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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

• Fluent in English is required.

• Proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

• Global, multicultural work environment.

• Collaboration with colleagues across five continents.