Procurement Superintendent leading procurement execution at Hubbell Incorporated. Ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and efficient purchasing.
About the role
- Director of Enterprise Procurement leading strategic sourcing and procurement operations at BusPatrol. Focusing on hardware manufacturing and global supply chain management in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the Enterprise Procurement function and scale operation using industry best practice.
- Define and execute a procurement strategy that supports BusPatrol’s hardware-enabled platform model, balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and speed to market.
- Drive cost optimization, value creation and risk reduction at scale.
- Establish procurement KPIs and benchmarks to drive efficiency and cost savings
- Develop, implement, and communicate procurement policies, governance, and operating procedures.
- Partner closely with Finance to define priorities and implement systems and processes that support forecasting, budgeting, and spend management.
- Own end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for direct procurement, including contract manufacturers, OEMs, ODMs, distributors, VARs, and logistics partners.
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle for enterprise vendors, including hardware supply agreements, manufacturing contracts, SaaS agreements, cloud services, telecom/IoT, and service renewals.
- Ensure renewals and terminations are proactively managed with sufficient lead times for negotiation.
- Partner closely with Legal on commercial terms, compliance, intellectual property protections, and supply chain risk management.
- Lead complex negotiations, RFPs, and supplier engagements across hardware manufacturing, OEM/ODM partners, logistics providers, SaaS, cloud, and telecom/IoT vendors.
- Drive measurable savings while securing favorable commercial terms through benchmarking, market intelligence, and best-in-class procurement practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to align vendor sourcing with manufacturing strategy, negotiations, and commercial terms.
- Hire, manage, and develop the initial procurement team member (sourcing manager), establishing strong foundations for the function as it scales.
- Lead with strong executive presence and influence, serving as a trusted partner to senior leaders while maintaining a hands-on, player-coach mindset during the early build and growth phase.
Requirements
- 10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3–5 years in a management or Director level role
- Significant experience in direct procurement, hardware supply chain management, and global manufacturing, including managing overseas production partners.
- Strong track record negotiating hardware manufacturing agreements, as well as SaaS, cloud, and telecom/IoT contracts.
- Deep experience sourcing and managing hardware and software vendors at scale
- Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
- Executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience inside a SaaS, cloud, or telecom provider in pricing, finance, or procurement a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Unlimited PTO
- A purpose-driven career, working to protect children and improve public safety
- The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork
- A team of innovators, committed to leveraging AI and smart technology for social good
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