Head of Procurement

Stord

Head of Procurement overseeing vendor strategy, negotiations, and procurement processes at Stord, an e-commerce enablement platform. Driving cost management and cash flow optimization to enhance business operations.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and own Stord's vendor strategy across all spend categories: technology, facilities, transportation, professional services, and operations.
Lead all contract negotiations with a focus on securing favorable payment terms, pricing, and SLAs that support Stord's growth and cash position.
Establish a preferred vendor program, rationalizing the supplier base where appropriate.
Partner with Finance and Operations to identify and execute cost reduction opportunities.
Own vendor payment terms as a lever for working capital optimization.
Provide procurement input into cash flow forecasting and reporting for senior leadership.
Build and standardize Stord's procurement processes from the ground up.
Evaluate and implement procurement tooling to increase visibility and control over spend.
Define and track KPIs for procurement performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive procurement experience, including 5+ years at the director / senior director level.
Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract management across multiple spend categories.
Experience at a high-growth company or large-scale complex organization (Fortune 500 or comparable).
Track record of building or significantly maturing a procurement function.
Strong financial acumen: you understand how procurement decisions connect to cash flow, gross margin, and working capital.
International procurement experience is a strong plus.
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to drive outcomes while maintaining productive supplier relationships.
Clear communicator who can present procurement strategy and results to C-suite audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Value diversity at our company
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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementstrategic sourcingvendor negotiationscontract managementcost reductioncash flow forecastingKPI trackingprocurement processesvendor payment termsworking capital optimization

Soft Skills

negotiation skillscommunicationrelationship managementleadershipstrategic thinkingfinancial acumenpresentation skillscollaborationproblem-solvinginfluencing