Director of Procurement

*Hybrid (3 days in-office), Tel-Aviv

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With over 400 team members and 1,300 customers in more than 60 countries, Pentera is a growing company supported by top investors such as Insight Partners, K1, and The Blackstone Group.

If you want to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an innovative team, Pentera is the place for you.

About the role: 

Pentera is looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Procurement.

This is a unique opportunity to establish and build Pentera’s first ever procurement function from the ground up, developing purchasing strategies, optimizing vendor management, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting Pentera’s global purchasing operations as the company continues to scale.

This is an individual contributor role, reporting to the Senior Director of Finance.

Responsibilities: 

• Build, lead and own Pentera’s global procurement function P2P
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and best practices
• Oversee vendor selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, and renewal processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders across the organization
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global vendors, suppliers, and service providers
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and commercial terms to optimize cost and value
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities for procurement optimization
• Manage procurement systems, purchasing workflows, and approval processes
• Monitor purchasing budgets, spending trends, and procurement KPIs

• 7+ years of experience managing and leading P2P processes as an individual contributor
• Previous experience in a global high-tech or SaaS company
• Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and vendor contracts
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with procurement and ERP systems (Priority advantage)
• Fluent English and Hebrew - both written and spoken
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or other related field
• High level of ownership, accountability, and execution capabilities
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to support data-driven decision-making
• Organizational and project management skills

Advantages:

• Experience in setting up procurement structures, systems, and processes from scratch
• Familiarity with software, cloud, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity procurement
• Knowledge of compliance, security, and procurement governance standards

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us!