Director, Indirect Procurement

About the role

This role is a hybrid position. Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Boston or Santa Barbara office and should expect to be in office 2 to 3 days per week in order to collaborate with partners and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bring an operational perspective as well as a long-term strategic view to evaluate the effectiveness of Sonos’ overall Indirect Procurement organization and practices.
• Create and drive global Indirect Procurement strategy.
• Work cross functionally and serve as a strategic business partner to executive and functional stakeholders, proactively providing insights and collaborating on solutions that align procurement strategy with broader corporate objectives.
• Oversee the Indirect Procurement technology roadmap, driving the implementation and optimization of digital tools and systems (e.g., source-to-pay, contract lifecycle management) to maximize efficiency and data integrity.
• Achieve measurable year-over-year cost savings and efficiency improvements across all indirect spend categories.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team, defining the long-term talent strategy, structure, and capabilities necessary to support Sonos's growth.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring that service levels are met.
• Develop innovative approaches to sourcing using data, analytics and processes to determine scenarios, benefits, risks and change management impact.
• Partner with finance, legal and functional stakeholders to prepare, analyze, negotiate and revise various types of contracts.
• Manage vendor contract life cycles to prepare for contract renegotiations, extensions or renewals for all functions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all executive engagements.
• Govern and standardize the preparing, issuing, and evaluation of all competitive bid processes, including RFI/RFP requests, to ensure transparency, integrity, and best-value selection.
• Establish and enforce world-class compliance standards for internal controls, security protocols, and risk management.
• Collaborate with other departments within the organization, including finance, operations, and legal to ensure that procurement processes are integrated with other business functions.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in sourcing/procurement/contracting including 5+ years of experience managing a high-performing global or regional team.
• Knowledge of a broad set of indirect procurement categories including IT services, software contracts and marketing-related services.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strategic Thinking & Planning - Proven ability to identify opportunities and implement process change while balancing business profitability and stakeholder needs.
  • Procurement Transformation Leadership – Proven experience leading procurement transformation initiatives, including change management, digital tool implementation, or centralized procurement models.
  • Data-Driven Procurement – Strong proficiency in leveraging data analytics tools and dashboards to drive procurement decisions and supplier performance evaluation.
  • Domain Expertise - Proven ability to leverage deep domain expertise to execute complex commercial terms, vendor management, and negotiation strategies.
  • Best Practices - Expertise in sourcing and procurement principles and best practices. Deep understanding of commercial terms, vendor management and negotiation strategy.
  • Preferably experience with SAP.
  • Strategic Business Partnering & Relationship Management - Exceptional organizational and influence skills. Proven ability to establish and foster trusting, strategic business partner relationships with executive-level stakeholders and vendors to drive mutual success.
  • Results Orientation - Ability to identify process improvements, establish metrics and measure performance. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed organizational goals.
  • Professional Certifications – Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred, or an equivalent credential demonstrating advanced knowledge in strategic sourcing and procurement.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Procurement Transformation Leadership
• Data-Driven Procurement
• Domain Expertise
• Best Practices
• Strategic Business Partnering & Relationship Management
• Results Orientation
• Professional Certifications

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is: $170,000 and $213,100 The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate’s geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration.