Director of Procurement

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

The Director of Procurement will lead Vanta’s global procurement function, shaping strategy, managing high-profile negotiations, and driving operational excellence as a key business partner across the company. This role is highly visible and will have a direct impact on cost savings, scalability, and long-term growth.

What you’ll do as a Director of Procurement at Vanta:

• Lead and scale Vanta’s global procurement function, overseeing multimillion-dollar vendor negotiations and managing strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract strategy.

• Own global procurement programs valued at tens of millions of dollars, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment across regions.

• Build scalable processes and implement best practices to elevate procurement into a trusted, strategic business partner.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including GTM, ENG, IT, and Legal—to streamline workflows and support company-wide initiatives.

• Establish and monitor procurement KPIs and SLAs, driving transparency and accountability across the organization.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to a growing team of Senior Procurement Analysts, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented culture.

• Partner directly with company leadership to support scaling efforts, guide critical vendor decisions, and shape long-term procurement strategy.

How to be successful in this role:

• 10+ years of procurement experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role.

• Proven track record managing global procurement programs of $10M+ with responsibility for vendor negotiations, contracts, and sourcing strategy.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level and manage high-stakes vendor relationships.

• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate cost structures, margins, and long-term financial impacts.

• Deep knowledge of emerging trends, procurement best practices, and leading procurement technologies.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment and build scalable processes from the ground up.

• Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams.

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage

• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents

• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends

• Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours and location

• Open PTO policy

• 11 paid holidays in the US

• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.