Head of Procurement

Job Summary

Building a robust procurement function, the full-time Head of Procurement will lead vendor strategy, manage cost and cash flow optimization, and establish procurement processes while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and own vendor strategy across all spend categories, leading contract negotiations to secure favorable terms
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and enhance working capital through vendor payment terms
• Standardize procurement processes and implement tools to improve spend visibility and control

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive procurement experience, including 5+ years in a director or senior director role
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract management across multiple spend categories
• Experience in a high-growth company or large-scale organization where procurement significantly impacts business performance
• Strong financial acumen, understanding the connection between procurement decisions and cash flow
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to maintain productive supplier relationships