Global Procurement Director — Strategy & Leadership

Nexthink; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience management software, seeks a Director of Global Procurement based in Madrid with a global remit. The role shapes Nexthink’s indirect spend strategy, builds a high‑performing procurement team and partners with Finance, Legal, IT, HR and other functions to deliver sustainable value and risk management.

You will drive category management, supplier performance, and governance across the globe, developing capabilities and leading major negotiations

Formación

• 12+ years of progressive Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management experience, ideally in SaaS/tech.
• Experience leading global indirect procurement categories and complex negotiations.
• Proven ability to develop Category Managers and build high‑performing teams.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence C‑suite and senior leaders.
• Deep expertise in sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems; NetSuite is desirable.
• Fluent English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute Nexthink’s global procurement strategy, operating model and multi‑year roadmap.
• Develop category management across Software/SaaS, Cloud, Tech, and other indirect spend; drive savings and value.
• Lead and develop Category Managers, set objectives, and ensure stakeholder alignment across functions.
• Govern procurement processes, governance, and systems optimization including Procure‑to‑Pay and NetSuite integration.
• Establish KPIs and executive reporting on savings, spend under management, and supplier performance.

Conocimientos

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Negotiations

Leadership

SaaS Procurement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA or advanced business degree

Herramientas

NetSuite

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience management software, seeks a Director of Global Procurement based in Madrid with a global remit. The role shapes Nexthink’s indirect spend strategy, builds a high‑performing procurement team and partners with Finance, Legal, IT, HR and other functions to deliver sustainable value and risk management.

You will drive category management, supplier performance, and governance across the globe, developing capabilities and leading major negotiations