Director of Enterprise Procurement

Role Overview

• Build and lead the Enterprise Procurement function and scale operation using industry best practice.
• Define and execute a procurement strategy that supports BusPatrol’s hardware-enabled platform model, balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and speed to market.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation and risk reduction at scale.
• Establish procurement KPIs and benchmarks to drive efficiency and cost savings
• Develop, implement, and communicate procurement policies, governance, and operating procedures.
• Partner closely with Finance to define priorities and implement systems and processes that support forecasting, budgeting, and spend management.
• Own end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for direct procurement, including contract manufacturers, OEMs, ODMs, distributors, VARs, and logistics partners.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle for enterprise vendors, including hardware supply agreements, manufacturing contracts, SaaS agreements, cloud services, telecom/IoT, and service renewals.
• Ensure renewals and terminations are proactively managed with sufficient lead times for negotiation.
• Partner closely with Legal on commercial terms, compliance, intellectual property protections, and supply chain risk management.
• Lead complex negotiations, RFPs, and supplier engagements across hardware manufacturing, OEM/ODM partners, logistics providers, SaaS, cloud, and telecom/IoT vendors.
• Drive measurable savings while securing favorable commercial terms through benchmarking, market intelligence, and best-in-class procurement practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to align vendor sourcing with manufacturing strategy, negotiations, and commercial terms.
• Hire, manage, and develop the initial procurement team member (sourcing manager), establishing strong foundations for the function as it scales.
• Lead with strong executive presence and influence, serving as a trusted partner to senior leaders while maintaining a hands-on, player-coach mindset during the early build and growth phase.

Requirements

• 10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3–5 years in a management or Director level role
• Significant experience in direct procurement, hardware supply chain management, and global manufacturing, including managing overseas production partners.
• Strong track record negotiating hardware manufacturing agreements, as well as SaaS, cloud, and telecom/IoT contracts.
• Deep experience sourcing and managing hardware and software vendors at scale
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience inside a SaaS, cloud, or telecom provider in pricing, finance, or procurement a plus.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• IoT

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Unlimited PTO
• A purpose-driven career, working to protect children and improve public safety
• The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork
• A team of innovators, committed to leveraging AI and smart technology for social good