Director, Procurement - Technology Solutions VMO

Global Payments; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and equity awards

Wellness Week participation

Paid time off

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Director, Procurement, Technology Solutions to lead the Vendor Information Management & Governance program from Columbus, GA. The role blends strategy, data governance, and supplier collaboration to enable smarter decisions and technology roadmaps.

You will mentor a matrixed team, partner across Tech, Procurement, Legal, and Finance, and apply AI and analytics to improve vendor risk management and performance across global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology, Risk Management, or related field.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive experience in technology vendor management, governance, or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and develop talent in matrixed environments.
• Strong financial, commercial, and technical acumen for vendor data and contracts.
• Experience applying AI, analytics, and workflow automation to vendor risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vendor Information Management & Governance roadmap, standards, and governance model.
• Curate and automate supplier scorecards and profiles across SLAs, terms, and risk.
• Apply AI and analytics to enhance vendor risk management and productivity.
• Interpret supplier data to support reviews, negotiations, and technology strategy.
• Advance mapping of vendors, products, and services to applications and roadmaps.
• Lead and develop team members in a matrixed environment; drive adoption across functions.

Skills

Vendor management

Data governance

AI analytics

Program leadership

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IS/Finance/Supply Chain

Master's degree or related certification (bonus)

Job description

Director, Procurement - Technology Solutions VMO

• Team Finance
• Location Columbus, Georgia, United States

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card Holder.

This position is hybrid 3 days per week in the following office locations: Atlanta, GA, Cincinnati, OH, Columbus, GA or Denver, CO (2 days per week)

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Director, Procurement, Technology Solutions to join our ever-evolving Vendor Management Office team and help shape the future of global commerce

What you’ll own

• Lead the Vendor Information Management & Governance capability, setting its roadmap, operating model, standards, priorities, and measurable outcomes for trusted vendor information and intelligence.
• Own the curation, validation, and automation of strategic supplier scorecards and profiles covering service-level agreements, financial commitments, commercial terms, products and services, contracts, risk, performance, and roadmaps; establish data definitions, ownership, authoritative sources, quality controls, validation workflows, and escalation processes to keep information current, complete, and decision-ready.
• Apply AI, analytics, and workflow automation to simplify vendor risk management, improve compliance and labor productivity, reduce administrative effort, identify control and ownership gaps, and expand actionable business intelligence.
• Use financial, commercial, and technical judgment to interpret supplier data, surface risks and opportunities, and support supplier reviews, negotiations, technology strategy, and executive decisions
• Advance vendor, product, and service mapping to applications, capabilities, Technology Asset Management dispositions, and technology roadmaps; improve mapped application and service coverage to support rationalization decisions.
• Lead and develop team members and matrixed contributors, set clear accountabilities, and build a curious, solution-oriented culture that challenges the status quo, experiments responsibly, and turns ideas into sustainable improvements.
• Partner across Technology, Procurement, Sourcing, Third-Party Risk, Information Security, Legal, Finance, Enterprise Architecture, Service Management, and business relationship owners to resolve data and process gaps, align decisions, and drive adoption.
  

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically, 8 or more years of progressive experience in technology vendor management, strategic supplier governance, vendor or master data management, third-party risk, procurement, commercial management, technology portfolio management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and complex cross-functional programs that improve supplier intelligence, scorecard quality, data integrity, compliance, productivity, governance, or decision support; proven ability to develop talent, set direction, build accountability, encourage innovation, and deliver through matrixed partners.
• Strong financial, commercial, and technical acumen, with experience curating and validating vendor financial, contractual, service-level, product, technical, risk, and performance information; ability to connect supplier economics, commitments, services, and technology roadmaps to executive governance and business decisions.
• Experience applying AI, analytics, workflow automation, and business intelligence to vendor risk management, data quality, and operational improvement, strengthening controls, compliance, productivity, insight quality, and user experience.
• Deep knowledge of vendor information management, master data management, data governance, quality, metadata, stewardship, and strategic supplier scorecards; strong understanding of vendor risk, procurement and sourcing, contracting, supplier governance, relationship management, and technology vendor lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a solution-oriented approach to challenging the status quo and turning ambiguity into action; executive-level communication, facilitation, and influence skills to translate complex financial, commercial, technical, risk, and data topics into clear decisions.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Master's degree or relevant professional certification in data governance, master data management, third-party risk, procurement/supply management, project or program management, or process improvement.
• Experience with strategic supplier scorecards, technology product/service mapping, application portfolio or Technology Asset Management data, and enterprise-scale change.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package to all of our team members, including medical, dental and vision care, EAP programs, paid time off, recognition programs, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service.

$120,000 - $188,00.00

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Apply By: Please note that the deadline for applications is November 30th.

Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here .

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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My Health

We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family.

My Money

In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

My Lifestyle

We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year - which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing.

My Family

FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

My Time Off

We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

Application steps

Here’s where we’ll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you’d be a good addition to our team. You’ll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

Application Review

Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we’ll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

Interview with a Globalpayer

This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

Offer and Onboarding

The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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