Director, Tech Procurement & AI-Driven Vendor Solutions

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

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Director, Procurement, Technology Solutions to lead the Vendor Information Management & Governance capability and drive strategic supplier scorecards, data quality, and risk programs. The role emphasizes AI, analytics, and automation to improve compliance, productivity, and decision support.

You will partner with Technology, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Risk to align decisions, manage data definitions, and advance supplier strategy across global programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in technology vendor management or related disciplines
• Proven track record leading cross‑functional programs improving supplier intelligence and governance
• Strong financial, commercial, and technical acumen with data curation and validation
• Experience applying AI, analytics, and automation to vendor risk management and process improvement
• Deep knowledge of vendor information management, master data, data governance, and scorecards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor information management, governance roadmap, standards, and outcomes
• Curate and validate supplier scorecards and profiles across contracts, SLAs, and risk
• Apply AI and automation to vendor risk, compliance, and productivity
• Interpret supplier data to surface risks, influence reviews and technology strategy
• Advance mapping of vendors and services to applications and roadmaps
• Lead teams, set accountability, and foster a proactive, solution‑oriented culture
• Collaborate across Technology, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and risk functions

Skills

Vendor management

Vendor information governance

AI analytics

Data quality & governance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI analytics tools

Job description

Global Payments is seeking a Director, Procurement, Technology Solutions to lead the Vendor Information Management & Governance capability and drive strategic supplier scorecards, data quality, and risk programs. The role emphasizes AI, analytics, and automation to improve compliance, productivity, and decision support.

You will partner with Technology, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Risk to align decisions, manage data definitions, and advance supplier strategy across global programs.