BusPatrol · 4 days ago
Director of Enterprise Procurement
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expBusPatrol is a technology company focused on improving school bus safety through AI and smart technology. The Director of Enterprise Procurement will lead strategic sourcing and procurement operations, focusing on direct procurement, hardware manufacturing, and global supply chain management.
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Hiring Manager
Griffin Dreesbach
Responsibilities
Build and lead the Enterprise Procurement function and scale operation using industry best practice
Define and execute a procurement strategy that supports BusPatrol’s hardware-enabled platform model, balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and speed to market
Drive cost optimization, value creation and risk reduction at scale
Establish procurement KPIs and benchmarks to drive efficiency and cost savings
Develop, implement, and communicate procurement policies, governance, and operating procedures
Partner closely with Finance to define priorities and implement systems and processes that support forecasting, budgeting, and spend management
Lead complex negotiations, RFPs, and supplier engagements across hardware manufacturing, OEM/ODM partners, logistics providers, SaaS, cloud, and telecom/IoT vendors
Drive measurable savings while securing favorable commercial terms through benchmarking, market intelligence, and best-in-class procurement practices
Partner with business leaders and Finance to identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve margins, avoid supply disruption, and maximize vendor value over the full lifecycle
Own end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for direct procurement, including contract manufacturers, OEMs, ODMs, distributors, VARs, and logistics partners
Oversee the full contract lifecycle for enterprise vendors, including hardware supply agreements, manufacturing contracts, SaaS agreements, cloud services, telecom/IoT, and service renewals
Ensure renewals and terminations are proactively managed with sufficient lead times for negotiation
Partner closely with Legal on commercial terms, compliance, intellectual property protections, and supply chain risk management
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to align vendor sourcing with
Ensure procurement is engaged early to guide vendor selection, manufacturing strategy, negotiations, and commercial terms
Drive adoption of procurement best practices while enabling departments to achieve operational and strategic goals
Hire, manage, and develop the initial procurement team member (sourcing manager), establishing strong foundations for the function as it scales
Lead with strong executive presence and influence, serving as a trusted partner to senior leaders while maintaining a hands-on, player-coach mindset during the early build and growth phase
Qualification
Required
10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3–5 years in a management or Director level role
Significant experience in direct procurement, hardware supply chain management, and global manufacturing, including managing overseas production partners
Strong track record negotiating hardware manufacturing agreements, as well as SaaS, cloud, and telecom/IoT contracts
Deep experience sourcing and managing hardware and software vendors at scale
Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
Executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Deep commercial, financial, and supply chain acumen
Strong negotiation skills across both manufacturing and technology vendors
Contract management expertise with attention to detail
Relationship-building and stakeholder management
Change management and governance discipline
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field required
Preferred
Experience inside a SaaS, cloud, or telecom provider in pricing, finance, or procurement a plus
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Unlimited PTO
Company
BusPatrol
BusPatrol is the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm solution, protecting 2M students, reducing violations, and making roads safer.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Weatherford Capital
2024-06-06Private Equity
2024-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Karoon Monfared
CEO
Justin Meyers
President & Chief Innovation Officer
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