Sophos · 10 hours ago
Director, Global Sourcing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expSophos is a global leader in advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. They are seeking an experienced Director of Global Sourcing to lead and enhance their Global Sourcing team, focusing on supplier negotiations, technology support, and process automation to drive operational efficiency in Procurement.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads a team of 5 people who are responsible for all Supplier negotiations across Sophos, including contracting, supplier management, stakeholder engagement, and business partner alignment
Partner with the VP - Procurement, Purchasing team lead, and Sr. Manager of Procurement Reporting & Analytics to lead and set direction of the Procurement organization
Partner with Procurement leaders to lead the design, development, and maintenance of workflows, dashboards, and reports
Provide technical expertise in automating processes and optimizing team collaboration
Ensure seamless integration between tools to enhance business operations
Provide guidance to design and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide actionable insights
Ensure data accuracy, visualization effectiveness, and business intelligence reporting
Partner with IT, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to align technology and operations solutions with business goals
Act as a trusted advisor for process improvements and system enhancements
Define and implement best practices for operations and technology, including JIRA, Confluence, Power Apps, Power BI usage & AI
Maintain compliance with security, governance, and data integrity policies
Provide enterprise-wide leadership and oversight to ensure procurement activities consistently comply with corporate policies, governance frameworks, and delegated authority structures
Define and institutionalize procurement governance models, ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite, audit standards, and regulatory requirements
Establish executive governance mechanisms including supplier reviews, QBRs, and performance scorecards to drive transparency and accountability
Serve as the executive escalation point for procurement compliance issues, contractual deviations, and SLA breaches, ensuring timely resolution and business continuity
Partner with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and Risk leadership to strengthen contract adherence, financial controls, and compliance assurance
Provide strategic direction on standardization of SLAs, KPIs, and commercial frameworks, embedding performance-driven contracts across the supplier ecosystem
Lead risk-based supplier governance, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating compliance, operational, and reputational risks
Deliver executive dashboards and governance reporting to senior leadership and board-level forums on compliance posture, SLA health, and risk exposure
Drive a culture of ethical procurement, accountability, and continuous improvement across global sourcing and purchasing organizations
Sponsor and govern process transformation initiatives that enhance compliance automation, audit readiness, and performance sustainability
Ensure procurement governance scales effectively with business growth, acquisitions, and geographic expansion
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in procurement operations, contracting, negotiations, technology support, process automation, and data visualization
Proven track record of optimizing workflows and driving automation
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and collaboration tools
Experience in leading and mentoring technology support teams
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
Preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools
Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes
Experience with advanced AI capabilities and prompts a plus
Benefits
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Company
Sophos
Sophos develops network security and threat management products to protect organizations against malicious acts.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$125.01M2021-08-24Post Ipo Equity· $65.23M
2019-10-14Acquired
2015-06-26IPO
Leadership Team
Joe Levy
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Lammer
Co-founder
Recent News
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