Director, Global Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Define and implement Nexthink’s global procurement strategy, operational framework, and multi-year plan.

• Create strategic category management across 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.

• Utilize spend data, market analysis, and supplier insights to pinpoint cost-saving, demand management, supplier consolidation, and innovation opportunities.

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

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

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate 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, and future leadership capabilities within Procurement.

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

• Ensure early engagement of Procurement in strategic purchasing and investment decisions.

• 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.

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

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

• Advance 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.

• Set procurement KPIs and executive reporting that cover savings, cost avoidance, spend under management, sourcing pipeline, supplier performance, risk, and compliance.

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

• Leverage data and market intelligence to uncover emerging commercial risks and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 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 capability in developing procurement competencies, operational models, and category management maturity.

• Strong executive presence with experience 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 abilities.

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

• Fluency in English is required.

• Additional proficiency in European languages is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive workplace culture.