Procurement Director
Life360
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $163,500 - $238,500 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies that support the organization's objectives, including cost optimization, quality improvement, and risk mitigation
- Conduct market analysis, identifying opportunities for competitive advantage, and leading strategic sourcing initiatives across all categories of spend
- Establish procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance, innovation, and value creation
- Drive cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives through strategic sourcing, demand management, and process improvements
- Develop and manage the procurement budget, track savings metrics, and provide regular financial reporting to executive leadership
- Partner with departments across the organization including Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and Business Units to align procurement activities with business needs
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 15 years of progressive procurement experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience managing procurement operations with significant annual spend ($150M+) in the technology sector - covering both indirect and direct spend (hardware, devices)
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic sourcing programs
- Experience in M&A due diligence and post-merger integration phases
- Deep knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and risk management principles
- Deep experience with procurement technology platforms, ERP systems, and spend analytics tools
- Strategic thinking with ability to translate business objectives into procurement strategies
- Exceptional negotiation skills with proven track record of delivering value through supplier agreements
- Strong financial acumen including cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and budget management
- Excellent leadership and people management capabilities with experience building high-performing teams
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Change management expertise with ability to drive organizational transformation
- Advanced proficiency in procurement systems (ERP, e-sourcing, contract management platforms)
- Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
- Understanding of supply chain management, logistics, and inventory management principles
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
- 401(k) plan with company matching program
- Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
- Flexible PTO, 13 company-wide days off throughout the year
- Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
- Learning & Development programs
- Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
- Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
- Free Tile Products
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurement strategiesmarket analysisstrategic sourcingprocurement policiescost savingsprocurement budget managementfinancial reportingnegotiation skillsdata analysischange management
Soft skills
strategic thinkingleadershipcommunication skillspresentation skillsanalytical mindsetpeople managementinfluencecontinuous improvementrelationship buildingorganizational transformation
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA or advanced degree