Gong · 1 day ago
Sr. Director, Procurement
Gong is a company that harnesses AI to transform revenue teams, helping over 5,000 companies understand their teams and customers better. They are seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead procurement as a strategic business lever, enabling growth through effective negotiations and partnerships while ensuring speed and precision in operations.
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Responsibilities
Drive commercial impact: Lead procurement as a strategic business lever, unlocking value through negotiations, partnerships, and category strategies that directly enable growth
Move with speed and precision: Act quickly on business needs, balancing risk management with urgency, ensuring that procurement is an accelerator, not a bottleneck
Partner cross-functionally: Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and functional leaders to align procurement decisions with company priorities, revenue goals, and innovation agendas
Challenge status quo: Cut through unnecessary process and bureaucracy; design lean, fit-for-purpose procurement approaches that scale without slowing the business
Leverage insights and data: Use market intelligence, vendor analytics, and financial acumen to make decisions that maximize value, optimize cost, and ensure sustainability
Lead and inspire: Build and mentor a high-performing team that combines sharp commercial instincts with pragmatic execution
Qualification
Required
A seasoned procurement leader with strong business and financial acumen, who thinks like an operator, not just a process owner
12+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within a high-growth SaaS or technology company
Proven ability to deliver measurable commercial results in dynamic, high-growth environments
Experience influencing executive stakeholders and guiding procurement strategies that support broader business goals
A track record of balancing speed, agility, and compliance—without falling into red tape
Strategic negotiation expertise with the ability to forge win–win vendor partnerships
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and deliver results under pressure
Demonstrated team development capabilities across global teams and time zones
Preferred
Familiarity with tools ZIP and NetSuite is weighted heavily
Benefits
We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.
Company
Gong
Gong is a technology company that offers a revenue intelligence platform using AI to analyze customer interactions.
H1B Sponsorship
Gong has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$583MKey Investors
Franklin TempletonCoatueSequoia Capital
2022-07-01Secondary Market
2021-06-03Series E· $250M
2020-08-12Series D· $200M
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