Head of Procurement

Illumio • Sunnyvale, CA

2d

About The Position

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters. Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running. Our Team's Vision: Our Finance team operates at the forefront of Zero Trust Segmentation, driving efficient growth and strategic partnerships with our key stakeholders. We are dedicated to building scalable infrastructure and optimizing our financial model to support Illumio’s ambitious business goals. As we embark on a significant phase of growth, we welcome individuals who embody our values, consistently deliver excellence, and drive innovation. Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity while advancing your career at Illumio, where every contribution counts towards our collective success. This role will partner closely with leaders across Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, G&A, Legal, Security, Finance, and IT to procure software, cloud infrastructure, professional services, and operational spend critical to delivering and scaling our platform. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—able to drive meaningful cost savings and cash-flow improvements while designing scalable processes, governance, and systems that support rapid growth and global expansion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, with significant experience supporting an enterprise software or SaaS company
• Proven expertise negotiating and executing complex supplier agreements, particularly software, cloud, marketing services, and professional services contracts
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering across Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, and Security
• Working knowledge of legal, compliance, and regulatory considerations relevant to enterprise software procurement, including data privacy, information security, and standard contractual risk mitigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Hands-on experience with Coupa or a comparable procurement platform
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead all global procurement activities for an enterprise software company, supporting stakeholders across the organization in sourcing software, cloud services, professional services, marketing services, facilities, and other indirect spend required to operate and scale the business
• Drive measurable cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiations while improving payment terms and cash flow
• Own, develop, and maintain procurement-related policies and guidelines, including spending policies, purchase order requirements, approval matrices, and signature authority frameworks
• Identify and eliminate wasteful or unnecessary spend by partnering with business owners to optimize vendor selection, contract terms, and usage levels
• Establish, track, and report on key procurement metrics, including cost savings and avoidance, policy compliance, purchase order cycle time, and supplier performance and compliance
• Manage end-to-end procurement and contracting activities, including RFPs/RFQs, supplier pre-qualification, negotiation, contract preparation, and vendor onboarding, etc.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews with Legal, FP&A, Security, and IT to ensure procurement decisions meet policy and compliance requirements.
• Partner closely with FP&A to ensure purchase requisitions are accurately coded (GL, department, cost center) and aligned with approved budgets and forecasts
• Own governance and controls across the procure-to-pay lifecycle to ensure business continuity, protect company assets, and comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees