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Vanta · 22 hours ago

Director of Procurement

Vanta is a company on a mission to help businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring. The Director of Procurement will lead the global procurement function, managing high-profile negotiations and driving operational excellence across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Lead and scale Vanta’s global procurement function, overseeing multimillion-dollar vendor negotiations and managing strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract strategy
Own global procurement programs valued at tens of millions of dollars, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment across regions
Build scalable processes and implement best practices to elevate procurement into a trusted, strategic business partner
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including GTM, ENG, IT, and Legal—to streamline workflows and support company-wide initiatives
Establish and monitor procurement KPIs and SLAs, driving transparency and accountability across the organization
Provide leadership and mentorship to a growing team of Senior Procurement Analysts, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented culture
Partner directly with company leadership to support scaling efforts, guide critical vendor decisions, and shape long-term procurement strategy

Qualification

Global procurement experienceVendor negotiationsSourcing strategyFinancial analysisLeadership capabilitiesAnalytical skillsProcess improvementCommunication skillsMentoring skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

10+ years of procurement experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role
Proven track record managing global procurement programs of $10M+ with responsibility for vendor negotiations, contracts, and sourcing strategy
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level and manage high-stakes vendor relationships
Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate cost structures, margins, and long-term financial impacts
Deep knowledge of emerging trends, procurement best practices, and leading procurement technologies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment and build scalable processes from the ground up
Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams

Benefits

100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours and location
Open PTO policy
11 paid holidays in the US

Company

Vanta is a trust management platform that automates compliance and risk management.

H1B Sponsorship

Vanta 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)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (23)
2024 (6)
2023 (4)
2022 (10)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$503M
Key Investors
Wellington ManagementSequoia CapitalCrowdStrike
2025-07-23Series D· $150M
2024-07-24Series C· $150M
2023-05-10Series B

Leadership Team

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Christina Cacioppo
Cofounder and CEO
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David Eckstein
Chief Financial Officer
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