Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing

Job Description:

Job Title:
Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing

Location: Remote | USA, Canada Reports to: Chief Accounting Officer

Employment Type: Full-time

This is an existing vacancy About the Role:

We'reseekingan experienced and strategic Director/Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing to lead our global procurement function, with a focus on driving efficiency, governance, and value across our technology, software, and indirectspendcategories. Reporting to the VP, Finance & FP&A, this leader will shapesourcingstrategy, oversee vendor management, and partner closely with business and IT leaders tooptimizespendacross regions.

This role requires a mix of operational excellence, strategic negotiation, and stakeholder management, with an ability to navigate complex vendor ecosystems across North America and Europe.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute the global procurement and sourcing strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Leadsourcingfor technology, software, and professional services, including enterprise systems, SaaS, and infrastructure contracts.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, performance, and compliance.
• Partner with IT,Finance,Legal, and Business Operations tooptimizesupplier lifecycle management and risk mitigation.
• Establish category management frameworks and performance KPIs for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Drive adoption of procurement best practices across regions, ensuring consistency while allowing local flexibility.
• Oversee global RFP processes, contract negotiations, and renewal strategies.
• Support procurement governance, supplier diversity initiatives, and ESG sourcing goals.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of sourcing professionals.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing global or multi-region procurement, ideally with exposure to European markets.
• Strong background in IT/software procurement - SaaS, enterprise systems, licensing, and managed services.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supplier performance management.
• Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, technology-drivenor global enterprise environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

This position has a starting salary range of $207,000 - $267,000 USD per year. The range represents what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee's pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organization needs, and geographic location.

Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings programs, paid time off, wellness programs, and other company-sponsored benefits. Benefits vary by country and employment status.

Why Join JD Power

JD Power powers auto-related decisions through proprietary data, advanced analytics, deep industry expertise, and workflows that connect insight to action. Operating across North America, Europe, and Australia, we help customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.

As a virtual-first company, we offer flexible work arrangements, opportunities for learning and development, and a culture centered on the Values that guide how we work every day.

• We power our customers' success. Everything we do is focused on helping customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.
• We are innovative, collaborative, and grounded in data. We combine advanced analytics with human expertise to deliver insight that holds up in the real world.
• We make things easy. We turn complexity into clarity so teams can act faster and with confidence.
• We get it done. We focus on execution, accountability, and results.
• We start with trust and prove it every day. Independence, integrity, and credibility are the foundation of our work.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender…