Director of Procurement

Hirewell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirewell in Chicago is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead its global procurement organization, vendor management lifecycle, and governance framework. This high-impact role oversees direct and indirect procurement, complex contract negotiations, and vendor risk management.

You will own the procurement strategy, drive M&A integration with post-merger contracts, and partner with FP&A for budgeting and spend reporting.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in procurement, sourcing and vendor management in high-growth tech or finance.
• Proven ability negotiating complex enterprise agreements (SaaS, Telecom, Market Data).
• Experience leading M&A procurement integration and large vendor consolidations.
• Hands-on with Coupa, NetSuite, and Ironclad or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of third-party risk management, GDPR, SOC 2, ISO.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex contract negotiations across SaaS, Telecom, Market Data, CapEx, and OpEx.
• Develop multi-year procurement roadmaps aligned with growth and budget.
• Oversee vendor risk assessments and compliance reviews across third parties.
• Lead M&A due diligence, vendor audits, and post-merger integration of contracts.
• Standardize SOW creation and manage PR to PO workflow for contractors.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controller and FP&A on budget and spends.
• Design procurement governance policies per GDPR/CCPA/SOC 2.
• Own procurement platforms (Coupa, NetSuite, Ironclad) and report spend/savings.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

MBA

Tools

Coupa

NetSuite

Ironclad

Job description

Director of Procurement

Chicago, Illinois

Direct Hire

Salary Range : $170,000 - $220,000

Benefits : Medicaldentalvision401kPTO

Director of Procurement
Chicago, IL (Hybrid, 2-3 Days Onsite)

A global capital markets technology company is looking for a Director of Procurement to lead its global procurement organization, vendor management lifecycle, and corporate governance framework. This is a high-impact, strategic role with ownership across direct and indirect procurement, complex contract negotiations, vendor risk management, and M&A integration. A strong fit for a procurement leader with deep negotiation expertise who wants a seat with real influence over enterprise-level decisions.

Highlights

• Base salary up to $220K plus bonus
• Hybrid schedule, 2-3 days onsite in Chicago
• Full ownership of company-wide procurement strategy and vendor governance
• Direct involvement in M&A due diligence and post-merger integration
• Partnership with Corporate Controller and FP&A teams on financial lifecycle management
• High-growth, PE-backed technology company with global reach

Responsibilities

• Lead complex contract negotiations across SaaS, Telecom, Market Data, CapEx, and OpEx categories to secure optimal pricing and terms
• Develop and execute multi-year procurement roadmaps aligned with corporate growth and budget objectives
• Oversee vendor risk assessment, financial stability checks, and compliance reviews across all third-party relationships
• Serve in a leadership role for M&A due diligence, vendor audits, and post-merger integration of contracts and systems
• Standardize SOW creation and manage the end-to-end PR to PO workflow for contractor and non-employee labor
• Partner with the Corporate Controller and FP&A team on budget planning, forecasting, and expense lifecycle tracking
• Design and enforce procurement governance policies aligned with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and SOC 2 standards
• Own procurement platforms including Coupa, NetSuite, and Ironclad, and deliver executive-level reporting on spend and savings

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor management experience in high-growth tech, finance, or corporate environments
• Demonstrated expertise negotiating complex enterprise agreements across SaaS, Telecom, and Market Data categories
• Proven track record managing M&A procurement integration and large-scale vendor consolidation
• Advanced hands-on experience with Coupa, NetSuite, and Ironclad or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of third-party risk management and data privacy frameworks including GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration, or related field; MBA a plus
• CPSM or CIPP certification a plus

A strong opportunity for a procurement executive who wants full ownership of a global function and direct influence at the executive level.