Global Head of Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Lead the development and implementation of global procurement strategies for software, IT tools, professional services, and essential business categories.

• Create and execute a unified global procurement operating model across various regions.

• Utilize an AI-first approach in procurement and vendor-risk frameworks.

• Manage strategic relationships with suppliers and software vendors, overseeing evaluation, sourcing, negotiations, renewals, and performance management.

• Supervise the implementation of procurement software and its integration with systems like NetSuite and Tipalti.

• Spearhead the transformation of the global Travel & Expense function, which includes policies, corporate cards, and software.

• Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle from requisition approval to supplier management.

• Establish and enhance procurement policies, controls, and Procure-to-Pay processes through automation.

• Collaborate with Finance and executives on procurement budgets, expenditure, savings, and cost reduction strategies.

• Ensure that procurement activities, SaaS contracts, software licenses, and supplier engagements comply with legal, financial, regulatory, and internal standards.

• Develop procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems.

• Work closely with Finance, IT, Operations, Legal, Security, business leaders, and executive leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline.

• Over 12 years of progressive leadership experience in procurement.

• A minimum of 3–5 years in a senior leadership position within SaaS or technology firms.

• Demonstrated success in managing global procurement strategies, sourcing, supplier relations, contract negotiations, and expenditure across multiple regions or countries.

• Proven ability to guide organizations toward IPO and/or SOX readiness in high-growth SaaS settings.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement technology and spend-management systems, including Tipalti and NetSuite.

• Extensive experience in implementing and managing global Travel & Expense programs and transformations of corporate card ecosystems.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.

• Experience in building, leading, and mentoring teams distributed globally.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail in areas such as contract management, software licensing, compliance, supplier risk, and commercial terms.

• Compliance with Saviynt’s information security and privacy policies and procedures, including annual security training.

🏝️ Benefits

• A welcoming and positive work environment.

• Significant growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work.

• An equal opportunity employer.