VP of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Job Requisition ID # 25WD88408 VP of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Position Overview

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Vice President of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing to build and lead a world-class procurement organization that aligns with our growth, values and commitment to operational excellence. This VP leads a global team responsible for all aspects of strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations. Reporting into the VP, Head of Corporate & Product Finance, this leader will drive enterprise-wide procurement transformation, align sourcing strategies with business goals, and deliver measurable results in cost savings, risk reduction, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. This is a results-oriented leadership role that partners closely with cross-functional leaders to drive value and enable business agility at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives and financial goals
• Develop enterprise-wide strategic sourcing, category management strategies and implementation plans to lower expenses while meeting the business requirements
• Partner with executives to design and implement high impact sourcing strategies
• Operate an efficient procurement operations function
• Manage function by key metrics
• Modify and establish scalable procurement policies, systems, and best practices to drive efficiency and transparency
• Build and maintain a high-performing supplier ecosystem with clear performance metrics, SLAs, and risk mitigation plans
• Lead governance and vendor management programs to ensure service quality, innovation, and strategic alignment
• Lead the responsible sourcing practice
• Implement cost optimization initiatives while balancing quality, risk, and innovation
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global procurement team including continued centralization at value-based locations
• Oversee procurement systems and tools to improve automation and reporting
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards across global operations
• Monitor market trends and leverage data analytics to drive sourcing decisions and mitigate supply chain risks
• Regularly review and assess procurement for new opportunities to innovate and change practices

Qualifications

Location

US, Canada or Ireland, preferably near an Autodesk hub in San Francisco (CA), Portland (OR), Denver (CO), Boston (MA), Toronto (ONT), Dublin (Ireland)

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Travel Requirements

25 PERCENT

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Salary is one part of Autodesks competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $264,000 and $363,000. Offers are based on the candidates experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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