Director, Strategic Procurement

Webhosting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace mindfulness app subscription

Free lunch and snacks

Retirement benefits with employer 100%

Flexible paid time off

12 weeks paid parental leave andFamily

Job summary

Squarespace seeks a seasoned Director of Strategic Procurement to lead the company’s procurement function in New York City. You will develop enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, manage high-value supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies across all spend categories, partnering with executive leadership to align procurement with business goals.

You will report to the Senior Director of Finance Operations and lead a high-performing team to transform procurement into measurable business

Qualifications

• Senior procurement leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive enterprise-wide sourcing and cost efficiencies.
• Experience aligning procurement with finance, operations and business units.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement vision aligned to strategic priorities.
• Lead multi-year sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, service and speed.
• Oversee supplier risk management and governance programs.
• Lead executive-level supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
• Drive TCO analysis and cost optimization across major spend categories.
• Partner with Finance, Legal and Security on complex supplier agreements.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationships

Negotiations

Risk management

Leadership

Job description

Not specified Full-time Senior Finance

Job Description

Squarespace is looking for a seasoned Director of Strategic Procurement to lead and elevate the company’s Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies to enable business goals, building and managing high-value supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies across all categories of spend. You will partner closely with executive leadership, finance, operations and business unit leaders to align procurement strategy with broader organizational goals, ensure supplier network resilience, and mitigate risk. This is a highly visible leadership position ideal for a strategic thinker with deep procurement expertise with a track record of transforming procurement into a driver of measurable business value.

You will report directly into our Senior Director of Finance Operations and be based in our New York City office.

You’ll Get To…

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement vision directly aligned to the company’s strategic priorities.
• Build multi-year sourcing strategies that enable key business goals and balance cost competitiveness, quality, service and speed.
• Identify opportunities to leverage enterprise-wide purchasing power through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Support new products delivery through planning, model development and early procurement engagement.
• Oversee procurement transformation initiatives, including process optimization and digital procurement technologies.
• Enhance procurement policies, governance, and best practices that support operational excellence.
• Lead execution of sourcing strategies for major spend categories tied to business goals.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and competitive bid processes.
• Evaluate supplier markets and industry trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Balance cost, quality, speed, innovation, sustainability, and supplier diversity within sourcing decisions.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for major purchasing decisions.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Establish supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Lead executive-level supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
• Identify supplier innovation opportunities that improve products, services, and operational efficiency.
• Manage supplier risk through business continuity planning and performance monitoring.
• Develop annual procurement targets and value creation initiatives tied to key business goals.
• Analyze organizational spend to identify efficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and report performance to executive leadership.
• Support budgeting and financial planning through forecasting and market intelligence.
• Ensure procurement decisions support both financial and operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and internal policies.
• Oversee contract management and supplier compliance programs.
• Monitor external trends and market risks impacting procurement activities.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Security on complex supplier agreements.
• Continuous partnership with Finance and Business Unit leaders to align procurement strategies.
• Influence business stakeholders to adopt strategic sourcing practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on procurement strategy and market conditions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational procurement capabilities through training and professional development.
• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $250,000 – $300,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers .

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