Sr Director, Procurement

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Waltham, MA
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Cloud • Information Technology • Software • Big Data Analytics • Automation
Dynatrace delivers answers and intelligent automation from data.
The Role
Lead the procurement team, develop global procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and implement cost optimization initiatives while ensuring compliance.
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Director of Procurement
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Sr. Director of Procurement. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with our corporate objectives and financial goals. The ideal candidate will lead the procurement function, manage supplier relationships, and oversee our global travel program to ensure cost-effective and seamless travel experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy
  • Create a vision for the procurement function that aligns with company strategy.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives and financial goals.
  • Manage the lifecycle of procurement from sourcing and negotiating to vendor contracting, periodic reporting, and supplier management.
  • Implement cost optimization initiatives while balancing quality, risk, and innovation.
  • Monitor market trends and leverage data analytics to drive sourcing decisions and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Lead the strategy to deploy best practice uses of procure-to-pay software programs.
  • Proactively leverage innovation, including AI-driven solutions, to enhance procurement agility and responsiveness.

Stakeholder and Supplier Management
  • Own relationships with executive stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor for all sourcing matters.
  • Partner with executives to design and implement high-impact sourcing strategies.
  • Identify, evaluate, select, and oversee vendor/supplier relationships to build strategic partnerships that enhance value and innovation.
  • Lead negotiations with vendors on the scope of work, commercial terms, revenue-sharing, and other legal, compliance, and contractual terms.
  • Monitor and report on procurement spend and savings.
  • Drive continuous improvement and reporting on procurement metrics to senior stakeholders.

Collaboration & Team Leadership
  • Manage and mentor the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture, growth mindset, and bias for action.
  • Provide guidance and support for professional development and career growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, IT, Information Security, and others, to ensure a cohesive approach to procurement.

Compliance and Risk Management
  • Drive procurement process improvements and automation to increase efficiency, compliance, and transparency.
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including SOX requirements.
  • Evaluate and mitigate risks related to supply chain continuity, supplier performance, and contractual obligations.

Global Travel Management
  • Oversee the organization's global travel program, managing policies and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and seamless travel experiences.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain standardized global travel management policies, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
  • Implement and enforce the Firm's Global Travel Policy, driving compliance through effective communication, training, and an up-to-date travel website.
  • Negotiate and manage preferred provider agreements for air, hotel, train, and car rental partnerships by leveraging firmwide travel and group spend for maximum cost savings.

What will help you succeed
Minimum Qualifications
  • 12+ years of procurement experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role and Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in large software/SaaS/technology organizations preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven track record in strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement systems and spend analytics.
  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPs, PMP) is a plus.

Why you will love being a Dynatracer
  • A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
  • Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
  • A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
  • An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
  • A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
  • A truly international mindset with Dynatracers from different countries & cultures all over the world, and English as the corporate language that connects us all
  • A culture that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.

Top Skills

Ai-Driven Solutions
Data Analytics
Procurement Systems
Spend Analytics

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The Company
HQ: Waltham , MA
5,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Dynatrace lets customers understand their business like never before, so they can see beyond the complexity, find and fix problems faster and automate manual tasks with Al — so they can focus on what truly matters: running their business.

Why Work With Us

In a world that runs on software, our Al-driven insights cut through the noise, allowing you to focus on what truly matters by automating manual tasks and resolving issues with pinpoint accuracy.
Our culture,fueled by curiosity, openness, and authenticity, drives our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence in crafting the Dynatrace platform

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