Director of Procurement

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August 21

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Compliance • Security • SaaS

Vanta is a trust management platform that streamlines compliance workflows and enhances security programs for businesses. By leveraging automation, Vanta helps companies achieve and maintain compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. It offers solutions for companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, ensuring security and compliance at scale. With integrations with over 375 tools, Vanta leverages AI to simplify tasks such as questionnaire automation and vendor risk management. Vanta empowers service providers and auditors to deliver efficient and satisfactory experiences, helping businesses build trust with their clients and partners.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2018

📋 Compliance

🔐 Security

☁️ SaaS

💰 $40M Series B on 2022-10

📋 Description

• Lead and scale Vanta’s global procurement function, overseeing multimillion-dollar vendor negotiations and managing strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract strategy. • Own global procurement programs valued at tens of millions of dollars, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment across regions. • Build scalable processes and implement best practices to elevate procurement into a trusted, strategic business partner. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including GTM, ENG, IT, and Legal—to streamline workflows and support company-wide initiatives. • Establish and monitor procurement KPIs and SLAs, driving transparency and accountability across the organization. • Provide leadership and mentorship to a growing team of Senior Procurement Analysts, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented culture. • Partner directly with company leadership to support scaling efforts, guide critical vendor decisions, and shape long-term procurement strategy. • 10+ years of procurement experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role. • Proven track record managing global procurement programs of $10M+ with responsibility for vendor negotiations, contracts, and sourcing strategy. • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level and manage high-stakes vendor relationships. • Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate cost structures, margins, and long-term financial impacts. • Deep knowledge of emerging trends, procurement best practices, and leading procurement technologies. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment and build scalable processes from the ground up. • Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams. • Industry-competitive compensation • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage • 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents • Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends • Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours and location • Open PTO policy • 11 paid holidays in the US • Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of procurement experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role. • Proven track record managing global procurement programs of $10M+ with responsibility for vendor negotiations, contracts, and sourcing strategy. • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level and manage high-stakes vendor relationships. • Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate cost structures, margins, and long-term financial impacts. • Deep knowledge of emerging trends, procurement best practices, and leading procurement technologies. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment and build scalable processes from the ground up. • Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams.

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry-competitive compensation • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage • 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents • Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends • Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours and location • Open PTO policy • 11 paid holidays in the US • Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney