J.D. Power · 2 months ago
Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
12+ years expJ.D. Power is a company that unites industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve clients' toughest challenges. They are seeking a Senior Director, Procurement & Sourcing to lead their global procurement function, focusing on efficiency and value across technology, software, and indirect spend categories.
Information Services
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the global procurement and sourcing strategy aligned with corporate objectives
Lead sourcing for technology, software, and professional services, including enterprise systems, SaaS, and infrastructure contracts
Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, performance, and compliance
Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and Business Operations to optimize supplier lifecycle management and risk mitigation
Establish category management frameworks and performance KPIs for cost, quality, and delivery
Drive adoption of procurement best practices across regions, ensuring consistency while allowing local flexibility
Oversee global RFP processes, contract negotiations, and renewal strategies
Support procurement governance, supplier diversity initiatives, and ESG sourcing goals
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of sourcing professionals
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience managing global or multi-region procurement, ideally with exposure to European markets
Strong background in IT/software procurement — SaaS, enterprise systems, licensing, and managed services
Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supplier performance management
Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen and strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
Preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced, technology-driven or global enterprise environment preferred
MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is an asset
Company
J.D. Power
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
J.D. Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (5)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Samuel
Chief Technology Officer - Darwin Automotive - Dealership Technologies Division - JD Power
Ben Bartosch
Manager, CPO Solutions
Company data provided by crunchbase