Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing

Vaco LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Analytics Organization in Manhattan, NY is seeking a strategic Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing (Interim) to lead and scale the global procurement function, with a primary focus on technology, software, and indirect spend.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will shape category strategy, governance, and value creation, partner with regional leaders, optimize vendor ecosystems, mitigate risk, and drive cost improvements in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement or vendor management.
• 5+ years in a direct strategic leadership role managing global or multi-regional spend.
• Deep IT & SaaS expertise in software licensing, enterprise systems, cloud services.
• Proven track record of cost optimization and multi-stakeholder negotiations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global procurement strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead sourcing across SaaS, IT infrastructure, and professional services.
• Oversee enterprise RFPs, complex negotiations, and renewal pipelines.
• Drive SRM and governance with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and scale a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

RFP processes

SaaS procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud platforms

Contract management tools

Job description

Client: Global Analytics Organization

Role: Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing (Interim)

Pay Rate: $115/hr - $130/hr

Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director / Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing to lead and scale the global procurement function. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will drive category strategy, governance, and value creation—with a primary focus on technology, software, and indirect spend categories.

In this high-visibility role, you will bridge strategic negotiation and operational execution. You will partner closely with executive and regional business leaders across global markets to optimize vendor ecosystems, mitigate risk, and maximize return on spend.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Category Management

• Define & Execute Strategy: Shape the global procurement vision aligned with enterprise growth objectives, scaling category management frameworks and KPIs for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Technology & Indirect Sourcing: Lead high-stakes sourcing initiatives across SaaS, enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, and professional services.
• Regional Standardization: Drive cross-regional alignment, establishing procurement best practices that balance global consistency with local operational flexibility.

Vendor Management & Contract Negotiations

• End-to-End Deal Execution: Oversee enterprise RFP processes, complex contract negotiations, and strategic renewal pipelines to optimize commercial terms.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Build strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure top performance, continuous value, and regulatory compliance.
• Risk & Lifecycle Governance: Collaborate with internal IT, Legal, Finance, and Business Operations teams to strengthen vendor risk management, data security compliance, and supplier lifecycle governance.

Team Leadership & Corporate Initiatives

• People Development: Mentor and scale a high-performing, agile team of sourcing and procurement professionals.
• ESG & Diversity: Champion corporate supplier diversity initiatives and integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into global sourcing strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

Core Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
• 5+ years in a direct strategic leadership role managing global or multi-regional spend.
• Deep IT & SaaS Expertise: Subject matter expertise in software licensing, enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and managed services procurement.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success leading major cost-optimization initiatives, complex multi-stakeholder negotiations, and supplier performance programs.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPM.
• Background scaling procurement operations within fast-paced, technology-driven, or multi-national enterprise environments.