Procurement Operations Director

ShiftKey • Irving, TX

6d • Remote

About The Position

ShiftKey is seeking a Procurement Operations Director to manage procurement across the company, covering purchases ranging from one-off requests to multimillion-dollar contracts. The procurement process is already established and operates through Zip; this role is responsible for running it effectively rather than building it from scratch. The director will manage requests from intake through contract signature, negotiate vendor agreements and renewals, review terms and pricing, and advise business leaders on whether existing tools meet their needs or a new purchase is warranted.

The role is open to remote candidates across the United States, with a preference for candidates in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Most of the team is based there and regularly visits headquarters, but office attendance is not a firm requirement.

Requirements

• Strong finance background, including budgets and cost analysis, and the ability to assess whether a deal’s financial terms hold up.
• Hands-on vendor negotiation experience, ideally with software or services.
• Procurement experience managing the process end to end, with a track record of progression in the field.
• Executive presence and comfort working with executives and VPs, including the ability to hold a position when necessary.
• Ability to build relationships and earn trust with business leaders, and to work independently with limited oversight.
• An IT background or sufficient familiarity with IT purchasing to participate effectively in technical conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a technology or SaaS company; procurement experience in other industries is also considered.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and move them through the established intake workflow, from initial request to signed contract.
• Lead negotiations and renewals for software, cloud services, contractors, and other vendors.
• Review contract terms, licensing, and pricing against the market, and challenge pricing that is not supported.
• Determine whether existing tools can meet business needs before new purchases are made, and evaluate alternatives when they cannot.
• Track license usage and renewal dates so decisions are made well ahead of deadlines.
• Advise business owners, including executives and VPs, on procurement decisions and cost avoidance.
• Work with Finance, Security, and Legal to complete deal reviews and approvals.

Benefits

• Inclusive and collaborative work environment where all voices are valued.
• Hybrid-friendly office spaces designed to be fun and engaging.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, beginning on the first day.
• Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays, including flexible floating holidays.
• 100% 401(k) employer match up to 6%.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness support, including access to mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed