• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with suppliers as well as key stakeholders and budget owners and collaborate with internal customer/category groups in a personable, approachable manner • Sponsor and lead high-complexity, mission-critical RFx initiatives • Lead and support complex commercial negotiations across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and professional services • Own and strengthen critical supplier relationships, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement. • Lead the Travel and Expense function for the company • Develop and implement sourcing strategies, procurement & travel policies, and governance across all spend categories • Partner closely with Legal, Security, Finance, and Technology leaders to align on cross-functional goals • Drive cost optimization, market benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis • Lead organizational change and strategic procurement programs aligned to business objectives. • Manage departmental budget and define performance metrics and evaluation criteria • Build, lead, and develop high-performing, distributed procurement teams • Provide executive-level communication, guidance, and reporting on procurement objectives and outcomes.