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Minitab · 2 weeks ago

Manager/Director, Global Procurement

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Minitab is seeking a Manager/Director of Global Procurement to lead high-impact sourcing initiatives across various sectors including software and SaaS. In this strategic leadership role, the candidate will negotiate contracts, drive cost savings, and manage a procurement team to ensure efficient global operations.

AnalyticsEducationSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations – Own category strategies for software, SaaS, cloud services, IT infrastructure, and professional services. Personally lead our highest-value deals to secure optimal terms, pricing, and risk allocation

Oversee Real Estate Procurement – Guide global lease renewals, expansions, and vendor selection, partnering with Legal, Facilities, Finance, and regional teams to ensure every workplace decision aligns with corporate strategy

Strengthen Vendor Management – Build governance frameworks, performance scorecards, and renewal processes to hold suppliers accountable and ensure consistent value delivery

Drive Cross-Functional Impact – Collaborate with senior leaders across Legal, Data Privacy, Finance, Security, and IT to deliver procurement strategies that advance business goals

Champion Analytics & Continuous Improvement – Use dashboards, KPIs, and automation tools to shorten contract cycles, track savings, and proactively manage supplier risks

Qualification

Global Procurement LeadershipNegotiating ContractsVendor ManagementProcurement SystemsAgile Project ManagementContinuous ImprovementCollaboration Skills