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Kinaxis · 16 hours ago

Director of Procurement

Kinaxis is a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, dedicated to helping companies optimize their supply chains. They are seeking a Director of Procurement to lead their global procurement function, establish procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency.

AnalyticsAutomotiveEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftwareSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Define and maintain enterprise-wide procurement strategies aligned with business and financial objectives
Establish, communicate, and govern procurement policies, standards, and procedures across the global organization ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Own relationships with strategic and critical suppliers
Oversee vendor performance, contract compliance, and issue resolution
Establish and maintain a global vendor management framework in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
Oversee end-to-end purchasing workflows to ensure efficiency, consistency, and transparency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and automation
Identify and mitigate third-party and supplier related risks in alignment with enterprise risk management standards
Lead or support complex commercial negotiations in partnership with Legal and Finance
Oversee sourcing activities including tenders, bids, quotations, and contract finalization

Qualification

Procurement StrategySupplier ManagementContract ManagementNegotiation SkillsERP SystemsProcess OptimizationCompliance StandardsInfluencing SkillsContinuous ImprovementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsIntegrity

Required

Professional certification such as NISCL-CSCL (National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders – Certified Supply Chain Leader, previously the CSCMP), or equivalent
10-15 years of progressive procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of global sourcing, contract management, and compliance standards
Demonstrated capability in negotiating complex, high-value commercial agreements
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite), procurement and contract management tools (e.g. Ironclad) and familiarity with IT Service Management tools
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to integrity, operational rigor, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
Flexible work options
Physical and mental well-being programs
Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
Mentorship programs and training and career development
Recognition programs and referral rewards
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Company

Kinaxis is a leading provider of cloud-based subscription software.

H1B Sponsorship

Kinaxis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (5)
2023 (9)
2022 (9)
2021 (4)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$78.8M
Key Investors
HarbourVest Partners
2014-11-25Post Ipo Secondary· $45.8M
2014-06-10IPO
2000-05-25Series Unknown· $33M

Leadership Team

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Anthony Gallo
Vice President of Product Management, Platform Innovation
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Gelu Ticala
Vice President Product Development
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