This is us
Kaltura’s (NYSE:KLTR) mission is to power any video experience for any organization – live, on-demand, or real-time. We not only want to make using video simpler, but we also want to better people’s lives through video. Founded in 2006, Kaltura is now a global leader in the video market with millions of people using our products daily to teach, learn, watch, connect, and collaborate. Among our customers, you’ll find more than 1000 global, well-known organizations.
15+ years since starting the company, we continue to foster a diverse and collaborative work environment where everyone gets a say. Our team is currently 700+ people, and we’re still growing. We have offices in New York, London, Singapore, and Tel Aviv, but our technology is all in the cloud.
Kaltura has a fast-paced environment where initiative is always encouraged. Together with our hybrid work model and flexible state of mind, you get the right conditions for creative juices to flow freely. Thanks to our long line of products, cultivation of rich collaborative culture and care for each Kalturian, you’ll never run out of room to grow and evolve.
If you don't meet 100% of the requirements below - that's okay, nobody's perfect! We believe in hiring people, not just a list of skills. We encourage you to apply if you think this is a role that would make you excited about coming to work every day.
RequirementsAbout the Role
We are looking for a business-oriented Director of Procurement to lead Kaltura’s global procurement function. This role combines strategic ownership with strong hands-on execution capabilities, including active involvement in sourcing, negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, IT, Security, HR, Product, Sales and business stakeholders.
The role is responsible for driving disciplined spend management, measurable cost savings, and efficient, scalable procurement operations across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a lean procurement team, balancing hands-on execution with team development
- Define clear ownership across the team and ensure effective support of business units
Vendor Management
- Manage the full vendor lifecycle: selection, onboarding, performance evaluation (SLAs), and renewals
- Build strong supplier relationships while ensuring competitive pricing and service quality
- Identify vendor consolidation and optimization opportunities
Hands-on Procurement Execution
- Lead end-to-end procurement processes: sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, vendor selection, negotiations, and contract management
- Personally drive complex and high-impact negotiations with key vendors
- Maintain strong involvement in day-to-day procurement activities as needed
Spend Management & Cost Optimization
- Own and track procurement savings, providing structured and data-driven analysis of cost reduction initiatives
- Build and present regular reporting on savings, vendor performance, and spend trends
- Ensure alignment between procurement activities and company budget in close partnership with Finance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, IT, Security, HR, Product, Sales and business stakeholders across the organization
- Support strategic initiatives requiring procurement leadership (e.g., vendor transitions, global sourcing decisions, large-scale projects)
Systems & Process Ownership
- Drive improvements in procurement processes, tools, and data visibility
- Take an active role in ERP implementation and procurement-related workflows
- Ensure structured, compliant, and efficient procurement practices across the organization
Requirements
- 8–12 years of procurement experience, including experience leading a team
- Strong hands-on experience in sourcing, negotiations, and vendor management
- Proven ability to analyse and present cost savings and procurement insights (advanced Excel skills required)
- Strong presentation skills (PowerPoint) with ability to communicate clearly to senior stakeholders
- Experience working with ERP systems; involvement in ERP implementation – strong advantage
- Experience in a global, publicly traded high-tech company – strong advantage
- Strong business partnering skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Success Profile
- Hands-on, execution-driven, with a strong ownership mindset
- Commercially driven with a focus on measurable business impact
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to translate data into clear insights
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented, able to operate effectively in a lean environment
- Trusted partner to Finance and senior stakeholders
The perks:
- Hybrid, flexible work environment
- Extended private health (including mental) insurance
- Personal and professional development programs
- Occasional Cross company long weekends
Skills Required
- 8-12 years of procurement experience, including leading a team
- Hands-on experience in sourcing, negotiations, and vendor management
- Proven ability to analyze and present cost savings and procurement insights (advanced Excel skills)
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate to senior stakeholders (PowerPoint)
- Experience working with ERP systems and involvement in ERP implementation
- Experience in a global, publicly traded high-tech company
- Strong business partnering skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to personally drive complex, high-impact vendor negotiations
What We Do
Kaltura’s mission is to power any video experience for any organization. Kaltura is the leading video cloud, powering the broadest range of video experiences. Kaltura’s products are used by thousands of global enterprises, media companies, service providers and educational institutions, engaging hundreds of millions of viewers at home, at work, and at school. More than 15 years after starting this company, we continue to foster a diverse and collaborative work environment where everyone gets a say. Together with our hybrid work model and flexible state of mind, you get the right conditions for creative juices to flow freely. What's more, even with almost 1000 professionals around the world, our DNA has remained intact. Each new person who joins this company is just like the original Kalturians: smart, empathetic, daring, and intrapreneurial at heart.
Why Work With Us
Thanks to our long line of products, cultivation of rich collaborative culture and care for each Kalturian, you’ll never run out of room to grow and evolve. In fact, we prize internal mobility and personal growth. No matter what, we’ll encourage you to follow your gut feelings, learn new things, and take full ownership of your ideas.
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