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United States
Onsite
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President, Procurement based in the United States.
Take on a strategic leadership role within a prestigious global organization operating across the art, luxury, and financial services industries. As Vice President of Procurement, you will be responsible for building and leading a scalable global procurement function, shaping its strategy, governance, and operating model. You will drive commercial value through strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiations, and effective supplier management. Working closely with Finance, Legal, Technology, Information Security, Operations, and senior business leaders, you will strengthen procurement practices across the organization. This role offers significant visibility and influence, with the opportunity to establish best practices, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business value. You will combine strategic vision with hands-on execution to transform procurement into a key driver of organizational performance.
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.
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.
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.
