Director, Procurement

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
171K-250K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Internet of Things • Security
The Role
The Director of Indirect Procurement oversees $240 million in spending, leads procurement strategy, negotiations, and supplier management while driving cost savings and improving processes.
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About SimpliSafe

We’re a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.
We’re embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday – working together in person and choosing where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

Why are we hiring?

Well, we’re growing and thriving. So, we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. 

About the Role

The Director of Indirect Procurement is a highly visible enterprise-wide leadership role responsible for managing approximately $240 million dollars in SimpliSafe’s spend. This high-impact position sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, with direct impact on the company’s bottom line and most important objectives.

This leadership role reports to the CFO and owns end-to-end indirect procurement strategy, from demand intake and sourcing through contract execution and ongoing supplier management, while also leading corporate real estate planning and lease negotiations. Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across the organization.

At SimpliSafe, Procurement operates as a strategic enabler, not a transactional function – an agile team focused on high-impact, high-visibility initiatives. The team delivers value through operational excellence, trusted business partnerships, expert category management, and a “make-it-happen” mindset.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of procurement experience and leadership, a high degree of financial acumen, intellectual curiosity, exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to influence change within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the enterprise indirect procurement strategy across a diverse set of categories, including SaaS, ML/AI, professional services, marketing/advertising,  corporate real estate and insurance, contact center and monitoring center operations, IT and G&A.
  • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategy with business needs.
  • Lead sourcing, negotiations, and contract lifecycle management to drive measurable cost savings, long range planning, and risk reduction.
  • Maintain and enforce procurement policies, approval workflows, and spend governance.
  • Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and savings tracking.
  • Build and manage preferred supplier programs and performance metrics.
  • Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and data visibility.
  • Own corporate real estate strategy, including lease negotiations, renewals, and exits.
  • Manage ongoing real estate budgets, CapEx planning and lease obligations.
  • Partner with People and leadership on workplace strategy, hybrid work considerations, and future space needs.
  • Manage CapEx buildouts and special projects.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on spend strategy, vendor risk, and real estate decisions.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop team members and influence without authority across the organization.
  • Collaborate closely with Legal on contracts, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Drive continuous improvement through data, benchmarking, and best practices.

Qualifications

  • 8 - 10 years of experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role leading a team of procurement professionals.
  • Proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements at scale.
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience managing complex vendor portfolios and enterprise-level spend.
  • Highly analytical with strong financial acumen.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Experience in SaaS, technology, or high-growth consumer companies.
  • Familiarity with procurement tools, CLM systems, and spend analytics platforms (Coupa, Netsuite).
  • Experience leading or building procurement functions.
  • Bonus: solid understanding of corporate real estate fundamentals (leasing, renewals, facilities, brokers) and insurance.
  • MBA or relevant master’s degree is a plus.

What Values You’ll Share

  • Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
  • Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
  • No Ego - Maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
  • One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
  • Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
  • Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

What We Offer

  • A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive  
  • A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
  • Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home. 
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.

The target annual base pay range for this role is $165,200 to $220,300.

This target annual base pay range represents our good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role. We use a market-based compensation approach to set our target annual base pay ranges and make adjustments annually. We carefully tailor individual compensation packages, including base pay, taking into consideration employees’ job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and other relevant business factors. 

Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits. More details can be found here.

We’re committed to fair and equitable pay practices, as well as pay transparency. We regularly review our programs to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with our values.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • 8 - 10 years of experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing
  • At least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Proven track record of delivering cost savings
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills
  • Experience managing complex vendor portfolios
  • Highly analytical with strong financial acumen
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Experience in SaaS or technology companies
  • Familiarity with procurement tools and spend analytics platforms
  • Solid understanding of corporate real estate fundamentals
  • MBA or relevant master's degree

SimpliSafe Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SimpliSafe and has not been reviewed or approved by SimpliSafe.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive with multiple plan options, expanded mental‑health access, and integrated programs like fertility support and virtual physical therapy. Recent updates cite no employee rate increases and refreshed vendors, reinforcing perceived value.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is characterized as generous, with extended fully paid bonding time for birthing and non‑birthing parents. Family‑building support through fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs is integrated with medical plans.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off policies include take‑what‑you‑need PTO for exempt staff and generous PTO structures for non‑exempt employees. Hybrid work and a paid volunteer day contribute additional flexibility that feedback suggests is valued.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
709 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Being safe should be simple. SimpliSafe designs home security systems that are wireless, cellular and so user-friendly they can be set up by anyone in minutes. An ever-expanding arsenal of sensors and the SimpliSafe security camera, SimpliCam, provides all-encompassing protection while integrated apps make comprehensive system control possible from anywhere. But SimpliSafe is way more than its great products. It’s also seamless 24/7 professional monitoring, without the long-term contracts and sky-high prices of traditional alarm companies. Currently, SimpliSafe protects over 2 million Americans and that number is quickly rising. In 2014, the company was ranked in The Inc. 500 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the nation with a 3,076% 3-year growth rate. SimpliSafe is ushering in a new era — one where anyone anywhere can have a security system that’s not only simple, but also on the cutting edge. Want to be a part of a fast-paced environment in the heart of Boston? Check us out.

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