Senior Director Indirect Technical Procurement

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The Sr Director Indirect Non-Tech Procurement is a leadership role responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement of all non-technical, non-product spend (indirect goods & services). This leader will develop and execute procurement strategy, drive cost‑savings, manage supplier relationships, mitigate risk, build category expertise (non-tech), and lead a high performing procurement team. They will report into senior leadership (e.g., SVP or CPO) and partner closely with business functions (Facilities, HR, Marketing, Professional Services, Travel, etc.).

• Develop and drive the end‑to‑end strategy for indirect procurement (non‑tech categories such as Facilities, Marketing & Advertising agencies, Travel, Professional Services, HR Services, Office Supplies, Utilities, Facilities Management, etc.), including all sourcing, vendor management and contract management functions.
• Lead category management across major non‑tech indirect spend categories: conduct spend analysis, supplier optimization, supplier market intelligence, sourcing strategy, negotiation, contract & supplier performance management.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships; negotiate best‑in‑class agreements and SLAs; ensure service levels, continuity and value for money.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing, Facilities, Business Unit leaders) to align procurement strategies with business objectives, influence budget owners, and ensure procurement governance, compliance and controls.
• Deliver cost‑savings and value creation: identify sourcing & rationalization opportunities, implement cost avoidance initiatives, monitor savings pipelines and deliver measurable results.
• Develop and drive procurement policies, processes and controls for indirect spend: governance, ethics, supplier diversity, ESG/inclusion, compliance.
• Lead process improvement, digitization and operational excellence in procurement: adopt e‑sourcing, contract‑lifecycle management, purchase‑to‑pay and 3‑way matching automation and reporting tools.
• Build, lead and coach the procurement team: define organizational structure, recruit talent, set performance objectives, mentor staff, and instill continuous improvement mindset.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the indirect supply base: supplier risk, market/commodity risk, business continuity, contract risk.
• Establish and monitor procurement performance metrics (KPIs) for indirect categories: cost savings, contract compliance, supplier performance, cycle‑times, stakeholder satisfaction; report to senior leadership and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Support the company’s growth, scalability and agility through procurement: ensure the indirect sourcing function is scalable, flexible and aligned with business change.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Procurement, or related field.
• Significant experience (typically 15‑25+ years) in procurement or strategic sourcing, with extensive leadership experience in indirect/non‑product categories. For example managing major indirect spend ($1B+) across multiple categories.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings, value creation, leading category strategies and managing indirect spend at enterprise scale.
• Strong negotiation skills, contract management and…