Director, Resource Management & Vendor Procurement

About Rimini Street, Inc. Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a proven, trusted global provider of end-to-end, mission-critical enterprise software support, managed services and innovative Agentic AI ERP solutions, and is the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. Our comprehensive portfolio of unified solutions help run, manage, support, customize, configure, connect, protect, monitor, and optimize enterprise application, database and technology software, enabling our clients to achieve better business outcomes, significantly reduce costs and reallocate resources towards strategic projects. The Company has signed thousands of contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who selected Rimini Street as their trusted, proven mission-critical enterprise software solutions provider and achieved better operational outcomes, realized billions of US dollars in savings and funded AI and other innovation investments. Position Summary The Director, Resource Management & Vendor Procurement leads the strategy and execution of resource management across Global Service Delivery, ensuring the business has the right skills, capacity, and coverage to meet client demand. This role oversees allocation visibility across both direct hires and contractor resources while leading vendor procurement and governance for third-party staffing partners and partnering with the internal Talent Acquisition team to recruit direct hires as needed. This leader partners closely with Delivery, Sales, HR, Finance, and Legal to translate pipeline demand into workforce plans, guide direct-hire-versus-contract decisions, improve capacity visibility, and strengthen delivery readiness. The ideal candidate combines strategic resource planning, operational discipline, and strong commercial judgment to support scalable growth, delivery quality, and financial performance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead enterprise resource management strategy – Oversee resource planning and capacity visibility across direct hires and contractor resources to support delivery commitments. Drive demand planning and staffing decisions – Translate pipeline and project demand into hiring, redeployment, and contractor engagement plans, working closely with Talent Acquisition to recruit direct hires and with third-party vendors to secure contractor resources as needed. Manage vendor procurement and governance – Select, onboard, and manage third-party staffing vendors, including commercial terms, service expectations, and performance standards. Optimize workforce mix and capacity – Balance skill fit, timing, geography, utilization, cost, and delivery quality across internal and external talent pools. Partner across the business – Work with Delivery, Sales, HR, Finance, and Legal to improve staffing readiness, decision quality, and operating discipline. Improve visibility and reporting – Provide clear insights into demand, capacity, utilization, vendor performance, and contractor spend to support business decisions. Ensure compliant and scalable processes – Help establish effective intake, onboarding, governance, and vendor management processes that reduce risk and support growth. Lead continuous improvement – Use data, market insights, and stakeholder feedback to improve cycle times, supplier quality, cost efficiency, and staffing outcomes. Education Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) a plus. Location United States Desired Experience 10+ years of experience in resource management, contingent workforce management, vendor procurement, delivery operations, or related leadership roles. Experience working with third-party staffing vendors and internal Talent Acquisition teams to fulfill contractor and direct-hire needs in a services, technology, or consulting environment. Demonstrated success translating business demand into workforce plans, including decisions related to hiring, contracting, and redeployment. Experience negotiating rates, statements of work, and commercial terms for external resources. Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders such as Delivery, Sales, HR, Finance, and Legal. Experience operating in complex, multi-region delivery environments is preferred. Desired Skills Strong understanding of resource planning, contingent labor models, and vendor management practices. Commercial and procurement skills, including rate negotiation, statements of work, and supplier terms. Ability to assess demand, capacity, and resource availability to make timely staffing recommendations. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Ability to build credibility and influence cross-functional stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization. Excellent communication and governance skills, with the ability to balance speed, quality, cost, and risk. Why Rimini Street? Rimini Street Inc. is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local laws. Rimini Street Inc. offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to employees. The general salary range for this type of role is 140k - 175k depending on skills and experience. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be based on several factors such as: a candidate's location, and the level of applicable skills and professional experience. Rimini’s target pay for each position is available upon request during the applicant’s Interview process. Benefits for US employees include: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Disability insurance Paid Parental Leave 401(k) program Generous Paid time off (PTO) We are looking for talented, passionate people to help us build our future at Rimini Street . We hire only the best, the most extraordinary professionals and provide compensation, bonuses, and benefits to match the skills of our top-performing team members. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy growing together, and get excited about learning new skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a true impact as part of a team of extraordinary professionals? This is the place for you. Our work is challenging and meaningful. We start and end each day with a sense of achievement and purpose guided by our core values, the Four Cs: Company We dream big and innovate boldly. Colleagues We work with extraordinary people who create a culture of mutual respect and collaboration. Clients We relentlessly pursue solutions that help clients achieve their goals. Our unmatched client care is rooted in our passion for exceptional service. Community We believe in leaving the world a better place than we found it. With the Rimini Street Foundation, we’ve made positive impacts in six continents for over 425 charities. Accelerating Company Growth Nasdaq-listed under ticker symbol RMNI since October 2017 Over 6,300+ signed contracts to date, including Fortune 500 and Global 100 companies Over 2,000 team members in 23 countries US and international recognition for industry leadership and philanthropic efforts. See all of our awards and recognitions here: https://www.riministreet.com/company/awards/ Rimini Street is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about how Rimini Street is redefining the enterprise software support industry, visit http://www.riministreet.com Please Note: Rimini Street does not accept resumes submitted by recruiting/staffing firms unless specifically requested by Human Resources. Unsolicited resumes will be ineligible for referral fees.