Joblaze summary

The Procurement Director at Vertice is responsible for transforming SaaS purchasing and renewals for mid-market clients, focusing on cost savings and operational efficiencies. This role requires expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management, along with a strong grasp of the SaaS landscape. Ideal candidates will have a background in procurement or consulting, coupled with excellent communication and project management skills. Vertice's innovative approach and rapid growth present a dynamic environment for a leader who thrives on customer-centric strategies.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Vertice's careers page October 31, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Vertice: London.

Quick facts

What seniority level is this role?: Vertice targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Procurement Director role at Vertice.

From the original posting

The market response has been unprecedented:

$75bn+ in spend processed across our platform.
20% savings consistently delivered to our customers.
70% reduction in standard enterprise procurement cycles.

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

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Procurement Director

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