Illumio · 7 hours ago
Head of Procurement
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expIllumio is a leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks. The Head of Procurement will lead global procurement activities, partnering with various stakeholders to drive cost savings and optimize vendor selection while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulations.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityData CenterSaaSSecurity
Responsibilities
Lead all global procurement activities for an enterprise software company, supporting stakeholders across the organization in sourcing software, cloud services, professional services, marketing services, facilities, and other indirect spend required to operate and scale the business
Drive measurable cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiations while improving payment terms and cash flow
Own, develop, and maintain procurement-related policies and guidelines, including spending policies, purchase order requirements, approval matrices, and signature authority frameworks
Identify and eliminate wasteful or unnecessary spend by partnering with business owners to optimize vendor selection, contract terms, and usage levels
Establish, track, and report on key procurement metrics, including cost savings and avoidance, policy compliance, purchase order cycle time, and supplier performance and compliance
Manage end-to-end procurement and contracting activities, including RFPs/RFQs, supplier pre-qualification, negotiation, contract preparation, and vendor onboarding, etc
Coordinate cross-functional reviews with Legal, FP&A, Security, and IT to ensure procurement decisions meet policy and compliance requirements
Partner closely with FP&A to ensure purchase requisitions are accurately coded (GL, department, cost center) and aligned with approved budgets and forecasts
Own governance and controls across the procure-to-pay lifecycle to ensure business continuity, protect company assets, and comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, with significant experience supporting an enterprise software or SaaS company
Proven expertise negotiating and executing complex supplier agreements, particularly software, cloud, marketing services, and professional services contracts
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering across Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, and Security
Working knowledge of legal, compliance, and regulatory considerations relevant to enterprise software procurement, including data privacy, information security, and standard contractual risk mitigation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Hands-on experience with Coupa or a comparable procurement platform
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related discipline
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
Illumio
Illumio, the breach containment leader
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$557.5MKey Investors
Thoma BravoJ.P. Morgan Asset ManagementGeneral Catalyst
2021-06-23Series F· $225M
2019-02-07Series E· $65M
2017-06-07Series D· $125M
Leadership Team
Andrew Rubin
CEO & Founder
Anup Singh
Chief Financial Officer
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