[Hiring] Director of Procurement & Spend Strategy @The Trevor Project

Role Description

The Director of Procurement & Spend Strategy is a highly visible, enterprise-wide leadership role sitting at the intersection of finance, legal, technological infrastructure, and organizational strategy. Managing an addressable spend of ~$30M and overseeing an active portfolio of approximately 150 vendor relationships, this high-impact position owns the end-to-end global indirect procurement architecture across the U.S. and Mexico, demand intake, and supplier relationship management (SRM) network.

As the leader of a centralized procurement function, the Director will oversee a Procurement Manager, establishing a clean division of labor that allows the Director to focus on strategic sourcing, high-value negotiations, and cost-avoidance. The Director will redefine Procurement from a reactive administrative function into a proactive corporate gatekeeper and trusted strategic partner.

By deploying robust Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, establishing strict professional services controls, and building cross-border efficiencies, the Director will actively prevent capital leakage. Ultimately, they will institutionalize a future-proof culture of financial accountability across our Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, and individual contract owners, ensuring that every operational dollar saved is a dollar directly reinvested into our life-saving mission.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, coach, and manage one direct report (Procurement Manager), ensuring team accountability, strategic alignment, and results.
• Establish a workflow where the Director focuses on high-value vendor negotiations while the specialist manages the intake pipeline.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine organization-wide category strategies to drive cost optimization across all vendors, including software, consultants, marketing, facilities, and equipment.
• Partner with CFO and other members of the Finance team on intelligence and behavior: looking across every department, analyzing where every dollar goes, and designing systems to optimize those expenditures.
• Develop, document, enhance, implement, enforce, and maintain procurement-related policies and comprehensive intake workflows, spend thresholds, approval matrices, international compliance tracks, and related documentation organization-wide.
• Oversee and manage an active portfolio of ~150 vendor relationships.
• Lead high-visibility commercial negotiations, supplier segmentation, and preferred vendor programs to mitigate risks and ensure long-term resilience.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of enterprise digital procurement tools, specifically a dedicated Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software tool.
• Through training and close collaboration with senior leadership, educate and drive awareness to the importance of procurement procedures and financial accountability with U.S. and Mexico teams.
• Establish and own independent, high visibility reporting frameworks delivered directly to the Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team to track pipeline velocity, renewal horizons, and financial impacts.
• Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters/data with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of inclusion and belonging.
• Maintain knowledge competency relating to The Trevor Project’s programs, services, and strategic goals, as well as the LGBTQ+ community we serve.
• Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously.
• Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines.
• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience leading, developing, coaching, and managing a team of procurement professionals.
• Proven track record of managing an addressable spend of $15M to $30M+ and successfully overseeing a high volume of active vendor relationships (150+ contracts).
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and working capital optimization at scale within SaaS, technology, or high-growth environments.
• Expertise in complex contract literacy, understanding liability/indemnification terms, and ability to coordinate seamlessly and collaborate effectively with in-house legal and external counsel.
• Solid understanding of software licensing models (named, concurrent, usage based, per device, enterprise, etc.).
• Proficiency in modern procurement tools and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software systems.
• Proficiency in spend analytics platforms and enterprise reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency in SaaS vendor management and professional services procurement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field preferred (or relevant equivalent years of experience required).
• MBA or relevant master's degree is a plus.
• Masterful presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; Spanish a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including plans that support various gender affirmation care needs.
• Mental health resources, with access to virtual care and a variety of in and out of network options for support.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, vesting over three years.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays to rest and recharge.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial and legal guidance, and online resources.
• Remote work flexibility from anywhere in the continental U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii, with provided technology, a home office setup reimbursement, and a monthly internet reimbursement.