Vice President, Procurement

Accountabilities

• Develop and lead the global procurement strategy, defining the operating model, governance framework, policies, and best practices.

• Build and implement scalable procurement processes, including approval workflows, contract management procedures, and supplier governance standards.

• Establish and manage a centralized intake process for procurement requests, supplier engagements, and contract reviews.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple spend categories, including supplier assessments, requests for proposals (RFPs), competitive bidding, and vendor selection.

• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and supplier contracts to optimize costs, maximize business value, and mitigate commercial and operational risks.

• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Technology, Information Security, Operations, and business leaders to streamline procurement activities and ensure compliance with internal policies.

• Identify opportunities to automate procurement workflows, improve operational efficiency, and increase visibility into spending and supplier activities.

• Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations, procurement spending, and key performance indicators, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Analyze market developments, pricing trends, and supplier conditions to inform sourcing strategies and identify cost optimization opportunities.

• Promote the adoption of procurement best practices through stakeholder engagement, internal education, and effective change management.

• Establish a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across procurement activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline. An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.

• At least 10 years of professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related commercial functions.

• Demonstrated success in building, transforming, or significantly improving procurement functions, operating processes, and governance frameworks.

• Extensive expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies, complex contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and commercial agreement management.

• Proven ability to operate independently, establish priorities, manage competing demands, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build effective relationships across all organizational levels.

• Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, Technology, Information Security, and Operations teams to deliver cross-functional procurement initiatives.

• A structured, process-oriented mindset, supported by a track record of designing scalable workflows and driving operational efficiencies.

• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical capabilities, including the ability to evaluate business risks, assess supplier performance, and identify opportunities for value creation.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex commercial matters and influence senior decision-makers.

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience working within luxury, technology, financial services, professional services, or other complex global organizations is considered an advantage.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary: $190,000–$220,000, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

• Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits package.

• Opportunity to lead and shape a global procurement function within an internationally recognized organization.

• High-level exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional decision-making.

• Opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, influence organizational priorities, and deliver measurable commercial impact.

• Collaborative environment offering opportunities to work with diverse teams across multiple business functions and international markets.