Procurement Director

Vertice was launched in 2022 to transform how companies manage their technology spend. Our agentic workflows, AI insights and expert buyers empower companies to buy smarter and scale faster, with Finance and Procurement leaders in over 30 countries worldwide trusting Vertice to manage their software purchases. In the software category alone, we have managed over $10bn in spend and have a track record of delivering 20% savings and halving procurement cycles. Headquartered in London with offices across the world including New York, Brno, Sydney and Johannesburg, we’re shaping the future of procurement on a global scale. And we’re just getting started. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Roy Tuvey and Eldar Tuvey, who have a track record of building two category-defining technology companies to exit, Vertice has seen a remarkable 13X revenue growth in two years. This trajectory earned us the #2 spot on the Sunday Times' 2026 Tech 100 list, following our recognition as 2025’s fastest-growing startup in the UK by the FT’s Sifted, and as fourth in Europe. Following our Series C, we have secured $100M+ in funding from leading investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, 83North and Lakestar, and are expanding our reach across our team. Do you want to make an outsized impact, work with exceptional people, and be part of a highly motivated team? Come and join our mission to build the Intelligent Procurement Platform. The Role: We're hiring a Procurement Director to help our customers transform their SaaS buying and renewals, driving direct cost savings & efficiencies. You will own Vertice's procurement service delivery for the Mid Market segment in the United States, building a foundation of trust and robust action plans with key, strategic customers across this segment. We need an exceptional leader with the shared language and gravitas to work with finance & procurement Execs. Crucially though, this suits someone versatile with an owner's mindset. Here are some of the things you’ll be responsible for: Leadership & Vision: Develop and communicate a Mid Market Procurement vision and strategy Set and track team & individual performance against Mid Market procurement goals Inspire and develop a high performance procurement function within the Mid Market segment Customer-Centricity: Develop personalised procurement strategies for Mid Market accounts Coach teams to identify and pursue high-impact procurement opportunities Collaborate with stakeholders to improve customer journey satisfaction Develop specific procurement playbooks to keep consistency at scale Sourcing & Supplier Management: Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans and negotiate complex SaaS deals Manage key SaaS partner relationships, particularly for our largest spend areas Implement sourcing strategies, balancing innovation and best practice Lead cross-functional teams to implement effective SRM strategies Requirements: The role is based in the United States, with full ownership of the Mid Market segment Professional background in Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, or a related discipline in Consulting Strong understanding of the SaaS business model and knowledge of the ecosystem Passionate about the value of great customer service – you seek and have consistently achieved extraordinary results as part of a high energy and dynamic team serving mid-sized customers You are a clear, confident and compelling communicator - in writing, in conversation and in front of customers Superb listening skills and the ability to dig deeper to uncover the customer's true objectives You are an expert project manager who can manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure all key objectives and timelines are met Demonstrated ability to conduct compelling presentations to senior customer stakeholders #LI-DNP Final things to note Vertice is an equal opportunities employer, although you must be legally able to work in the specified region of the job. Any personal data you provide will be processed in accordance with Vertice's privacy policy and applicable data protection law. We use AI-assisted tools to help us review and assess applications more efficiently. These tools support our Talent team but do not make hiring decisions autonomously. You have the right to contest any AI-assisted decision, and exercise your data subject rights by contacting us; please follow the instructions in our privacy policy. We like to deal directly with our candidates so no agencies please! If you aren’t sure this job applies to you, feel free to send your CV to [email protected], and we’ll be happy to take a look and see if you could be a good fit anywhere else in our business!