Director, Commercial Sourcing & Procurement

Position Summary Director, Commercial Sourcing and Procurement. Lead the development of SG&A (Commercial, IT, Professional services, Legal, Contingent Workforce) sourcing strategies for key North America vendors; identify/assess/select, negotiate, execute contracts, and manage vendor relationships. Based in San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Princeton, NJ. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Develop immediate and long-term SG&A sourcing strategies for Commercial, IT, and professional services. Partner with senior executives to identify sourcing needs; align strategies with business goals. Assess, benchmark, negotiate key SG&A vendor contracts and conduct gap analysis. Collaborate with Finance FP&A on vendor cost budgeting, forecasting, and savings validation. Monitor industry trends and automation (e.g., AI in procurement) to continuously improve sourcing. Establish SG&A vendor governance (optimization, risk assessment, operational performance evaluation). Education/Experience/Skills 12+ years sourcing experience; leadership managing large vendor spend portfolios and global collaboration. Experience developing/executing SG&A category strategies in complex environments. Strong negotiation and vendor benchmarking across IT contracts (SaaS, consulting, managed services); consulting/legal sourcing is a plus. Proficient with procurement systems: Coupa (S2P), Agiloft (CLM), and upcoming AI sourcing tools. Familiar with savings reporting methods and tools (e.g., Smartsheet). BS/BA or equivalent. Key Qualities Seek innovative ways to deliver tangible savings/results; communicate strategies clearly. Ensure compliance with corporate compliance SOPs; travel up to 5%. Compensation & Benefits (as stated) Discretionary bonus and equity; Salary Range: $178,000–$222,900. Medical/dental/vision; life/disability/business travel/EAP; 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr