Shield AI

Director of Indirect Procurement (R4993)

Shield AI$160K — $240K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing
  • Experience leading enterprise-level indirect spend categories such as IT and professional services
  • Proven track record in developing and executing large-scale procurement strategies
  • Expertise in negotiations and contract management at the executive level
  • Strong knowledge of procurement governance and compliance frameworks
  • Familiarity with ERP/P2P platforms like SAP or Oracle
  • Advanced financial acumen and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the indirect procurement strategy aligned with business goals
  • Oversee complex sourcing initiatives for all indirect spend categories
  • Establish category strategies for demand management and supplier consolidation
  • Sponsor RFx processes for critical goods and services
  • Negotiate major contracts, ensuring comprehensive pricing models and risk management
  • Drive cost savings and value realization initiatives across the enterprise
  • Set the strategic framework for supplier relationship and risk management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance
  • Equity options included in compensation package
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Director of Indirect Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the enterprise-wide strategy for indirect spend categories, including IT, software, professional services, facilities, travel, marketing, and other non-production goods and services. This role provides strategic direction, governance, and oversight to ensure cost optimization, risk mitigation, supplier performance excellence, and alignment with corporate objectives.

As a key business partner, the Director collaborates closely with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, IT, and functional leaders to influence decision-making, drive value creation, and continuously mature procurement capabilities across the organization.

This is a hybrid position sitting in our Dallas, (Frisco) TX office. We do not offer remote for this position.

What you'll do:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership
  • Own and lead the enterprise indirect procurement strategy, aligning category roadmaps with business priorities and long-term growth plans
  • Provide executive oversight for complex, high-value sourcing initiatives across all indirect spend categories
  • Establish and govern category strategies, including demand management, supplier consolidation, and innovation partnerships
  • Sponsor and oversee RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for mission-critical goods and services
  • Lead or approve negotiations for major contracts, including pricing models, SLAs, risk allocation, and long-term agreements
  • Drive enterprise-level cost savings, cost avoidance, and value realization initiatives

Supplier & Contract Governance
  • Set the strategic framework for supplier relationship management, performance management, and risk mitigation
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key strategic suppliers
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance to oversee contract standards, negotiation strategy, and approval authority
  • Ensure governance over contract lifecycle management, renewals, and commercial obligations
  • Resolve escalated supplier issues and lead remediation or exit strategies as needed

Executive Stakeholder Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives across the organization
  • Translate business strategy into procurement-led solutions that balance cost, risk, speed, and innovation
  • Influence stakeholders on sourcing decisions, demand planning, and total cost of ownership considerations
  • Champion procurement best practices, governance, and policy adherence at the leadership level

Procurement Operations & Organizational Leadership
  • Provide leadership and direction to indirect procurement teams, including coaching, performance management, and capability development
  • Establish scalable procurement operating models, policies, and approval frameworks
  • Oversee procurement execution, including requisitions, purchase orders, vendor onboarding, and invoice resolution
  • Ensure robust documentation, audit readiness, and process discipline across procurement operations

Compliance, Risk & Ethics
  • Ensure enterprise compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, and internal controls
  • Provide oversight for SOX, FAR/DFARS, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance as applicable
  • Lead supplier risk management efforts, including financial, operational, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk
  • Promote ethical sourcing, sustainability, and supplier diversity initiatives aligned with corporate values

Reporting, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
  • Define and monitor KPIs for spend visibility, savings, supplier performance, and risk
  • Present procurement performance and insights to executive leadership
  • Sponsor enhancements to procurement systems and tools (ERP, P2P, contract lifecycle management)
  • Lead continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives across procurement
  • Contribute to enterprise governance, policy development, and long-range procurement planning


Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level indirect spend categories (IT, software, professional services, facilities, etc.)
  • Proven track record of developing and executing procurement strategies at scale
  • Executive-level negotiation and contract management expertise
  • Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
  • Experience with ERP and P2P platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Coupa, Ariba, or similar)
  • Advanced financial acumen, data analysis, and spend analytics capabilities
  • Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder influence skills
  • Demonstrated people leadership and organizational change management experience


$160,000 - $240,000 a year

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
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