Director of Procurement & Vendor Management

fiveandfly; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Overwatch is seeking a Director of Procurement & Vendor Management to build and scale the procurement function across the organization, overseeing strategic sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, and contract governance.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will own end-to-end spend, manage third‑party software, hardware, services, and facilities, and partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Safety, and Operations to maximize value and minimize risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management across all spend categories.
• Establish contract lifecycle governance and vendor performance metrics.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, Legal, Safety, and Operations to balance value and risk.

Job description

**SKILLBRIDGE to FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT**

We're looking for a Director of Procurement & Vendor Management to build and scale the procurement function across Overwatch.

This is a hands-on role responsible for establishing and leading the company's procurement function, including strategic sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, contract lifecycle management, and procurement governance.

You'll oversee the acquisition and lifecycle management of all third-party goods and services, including software, hardware, equipment, furniture, facilities, professional services, and operational vendors, while building the processes, controls, and partnerships that enable the business to scale efficiently.

This role requires strong ownership, a bias toward action, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. You'll partner closely with leaders across Finance, Technology, Legal, Safety, Administration, Operations, and other business functions to ensure purchasing decisions maximize value, minimize risk, and support Overwatch's long-term growth.

This is a unique opportunityto build a best‑in‑class procurement... from the ground up and play a key role? ...