Rapid7 · 2 days ago
Director, Procurement
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $218K/yr
10+ years expRapid7 is looking for an experienced Procurement leader to join a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will oversee the centralized sourcing process, manage a global team, and negotiate contracts while identifying cost-saving opportunities to ensure the company's success.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareNetwork SecurityRisk Management
Responsibilities
Manage our organizational procurement strategy, best-practice-based processes and short, mid, and long-term goals and objectives
Manage, coach, lead and develop a global team of two analysts, strengthening procurement talent, business acumen, and productivity
Negotiate terms and conditions for new and renewed contracts, working with our legal and other internal teams to define the must haves
Identify and realize cost-saving / cost-reduction and cost-avoidance opportunities, targeting a measurable Procurement ROI
Lead major Supplier Contract/ Price negotiations, driving transparency with senior leaders across the business through effective communication of procurement priorities, outcomes, and performance
Prepare and analyze RF(x) events
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors, while overseeing the performance of vendors and ensuring they meet or exceed expectations, aiming for a high supplier quality rating and compliance rate
Develop benchmarks and scorecards to be used for continuous vendor improvement
Partner with InfoSec and Legal on Third Party Risk Program and make recommendations on 3rd Party Onboarding process
Ensure invoice accuracy and compliance with contract / pricing / payment terms and take corrective actions as required
Benchmark spending and vendor data to align with best practices and identify areas to drive more efficient spend
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Procurement with five or more years in a leadership role
Excellent leadership skills including the ability to think critically and independently, communicate effectively, and personal integrity
Strong negotiation skills, particularly in complex software and service agreements
Proficiency with ERP systems and ERP system implementation
Ability to deliver results with limited oversight and supervision
Understanding of industry-standard Procurement best practices and general procurement regulations, with a strong emphasis on data-driven procurement strategies
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making
Company
Rapid7
Rapid7 is a cybersecurity company that helps organizations detect and respond to security threats effectively.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (17)
2021 (11)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350.5MKey Investors
Bain Capital Ventures
2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity
2023-09-07Grant· $1.5M
2023-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $260M
Leadership Team
Corey Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Raj Samani
SVP, Chief Scientist
Recent News
2025-12-10
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