Director of Procurement – Spend Strategy

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

📋 Description

• Direct, develop, mentor, and supervise one direct report, the Procurement Manager.

• Create, execute, and enhance organization-wide category strategies to improve cost-efficiency across software, consulting, marketing, facilities, and equipment vendors.

• Collaborate with the CFO and Finance team to assess organizational spending and design systems aimed at optimizing expenditures.

• Formulate, document, implement, enforce, and sustain procurement policies, intake workflows, spending thresholds, approval matrices, international compliance tracks, and related documentation.

• Manage approximately 150 vendor relationships, including commercial negotiations, supplier segmentation, and preferred vendor programs.

• Oversee the implementation and enhancement of enterprise digital procurement tools, especially Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software.

• Educate teams in the U.S. and Mexico on procurement processes and financial accountability.

• Monitor procurement accountability and compliance while partnering with the Legal and People teams.

• Establish and maintain reporting frameworks for the Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team, covering pipeline velocity, renewal horizons, and financial impacts.

• Exhibit fair, ethical, and equitable business practices.

• Handle sensitive and confidential matters and data with discretion and integrity.

• Promote an environment of inclusion and belonging while exemplifying Trevor’s values.

• Stay informed about The Trevor Project’s programs, services, strategic goals, and the LGBTQ+ community.

• Plan, troubleshoot, multitask, collaborate effectively, and ensure accuracy.

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.

• Proven experience in leading, developing, mentoring, and managing procurement professionals.

• Demonstrated experience managing $15M–$30M+ addressable spend and over 150 active vendor contracts.

• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and working capital optimization at scale.

• Expertise in complex contract literacy, including liability and indemnification terms.

• Capability to coordinate and collaborate with in-house legal teams and external counsel.

• Strong understanding of software licensing models.

• Proficient in modern procurement tools and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software systems.

• Skilled in spend analytics platforms and enterprise reporting frameworks.

• Proficient in SaaS vendor management and professional services procurement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field preferred; relevant equivalent experience is required.

• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to advise senior leadership and influence behavioral change.

• Proficient in spoken and written English; Spanish is a plus.

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; no employment visa sponsorship is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including plans that cater to various gender affirmation care needs.

• Mental health resources, providing access to virtual care and a variety of in-network and out-of-network support options.

• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, vesting over three years.

• Generous paid time off and company holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial and legal guidance, and online resources.

• Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the continental U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii.

• Provided technology.

• Home office setup reimbursement.

• Monthly internet reimbursement.