Associate Director, Procurement

Wonder•New York, NY

22d•$174,000 - $183,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Procurement (Professional Services) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing, developing, and executing end-to-end sourcing strategies for Wonder’s $100m+ Professional Services spend category. This includes categories such as Management Consulting, Engineering Firms, Technology Implementation, Outsourced BPO, Legal Services, Financial Advisory, and Contingent Labor. This role sits at a Wonder enterprise-level working with all of Wonder’s brands, including Grubhub and Blue Apron. As a critical partner to executive stakeholders, you will drive value beyond just cost savings—focusing on risk mitigation, contractual terms, service quality, and innovation. This role requires a blend of commercial acumen, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence senior leadership across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
8–10+ years of progressive experience in strategic procurement, with at least 5 years specifically dedicated to sourcing Professional Services.
Proven track record of managing and optimizing multi-million dollar spend portfolios.
Demonstrated experience navigating complex, relational spend categories where value is subjective and relationship-driven (e.g., consulting and legal).
Deep understanding of SOW structures, performance-based pricing models, and key legal terms
Advanced proficiency in data analytics and procurement technologies
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
Influence & Diplomacy: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence C-suite executives and challenge the status quo constructively.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex proposals and data into actionable strategies and compelling business cases.
Negotiation Gravitas: Comfort leading high-stakes negotiations with global consulting firms and major service providers.

Responsibilities

Develop Category Strategies: Design and implement comprehensive, multi-year category strategies for Professional Services that align with broader corporate objectives.
Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimization.
Spend Analysis: Analyze spend data to identify consolidation opportunities, demand management levers, and process efficiencies.
Trusted Advisor: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with senior executives and functional leaders (e.g., Legal, HR, Finance, Technology) to understand their business needs and integrate procurement early in the project lifecycle.
Change Management: Champion procurement best practices across the organization, educating stakeholders on the value of structured sourcing processes.
High-Value Negotiations: Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for high-value, high-risk professional services agreements, statements of work (SOWs), and Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Establish KPIs and governance frameworks for key strategic suppliers. Lead regular business reviews to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and resolve escalations.
Risk & Compliance: Partner with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks associated with third-party service providers.