Director, Procurement – Technology Solutions

Global Payments Inc.

. Lead the Vendor Information Management & Governance capability, setting its roadmap, operating model, standards, priorities, and measurable outcomes.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Vendor Information Management, Data Governance, and Strategic Supplier Governance, with a strong focus on applying AI and analytics to enhance vendor risk management and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and influence executive decisions through data-driven insights.

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Vendor Information ManagementData GovernanceStrategic Supplier GovernanceAI And Analytics ApplicationCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Vendor Risk ManagementData QualitySupplier Scorecard DevelopmentTechnology Portfolio ManagementFinancial AcumenContract ManagementPerformance Information ValidationOperational ImprovementData StewardshipMetadata Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsExecutive-Level CommunicationFacilitation SkillsInfluence Skills

Tools & Technologies

Workflow AutomationBusiness Intelligence ToolsTechnology Asset ManagementData Management SystemsAnalytics Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeRelevant Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Third-Party RiskProcurementSourcingSupplier GovernanceTechnology Vendor Lifecycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Vendor Information Management & Governance capability, setting its roadmap, operating model, standards, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
Own the curation, validation, and automation of strategic supplier scorecards and profiles.
Establish data definitions, ownership, authoritative sources, quality controls, validation workflows, and escalation processes.
Apply AI, analytics, and workflow automation to simplify vendor risk management, improve compliance and labor productivity, reduce administrative effort, identify control and ownership gaps, and expand business intelligence.
Interpret supplier data to surface risks and opportunities and support supplier reviews, negotiations, technology strategy, and executive decisions.
Advance vendor, product, and service mapping to applications, capabilities, Technology Asset Management dispositions, and technology roadmaps.
Lead and develop team members and matrixed contributors, set accountabilities, and build a solution-oriented culture.
Partner across Technology, Procurement, Sourcing, Third-Party Risk, Information Security, Legal, Finance, Enterprise Architecture, Service Management, and business relationship owners to resolve gaps, align decisions, and drive adoption.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Candidates must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card Holder.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Typically, 8 or more years of progressive experience in technology vendor management, strategic supplier governance, vendor or master data management, third-party risk, procurement, commercial management, technology portfolio management, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated success leading teams and complex cross-functional programs that improve supplier intelligence, scorecard quality, data integrity, compliance, productivity, governance, or decision support.
Proven ability to develop talent, set direction, build accountability, encourage innovation, and deliver through matrixed partners.
Strong financial, commercial, and technical acumen.
Experience curating and validating vendor financial, contractual, service-level, product, technical, risk, and performance information.
Ability to connect supplier economics, commitments, services, and technology roadmaps to executive governance and business decisions.
Experience applying AI, analytics, workflow automation, and business intelligence to vendor risk management, data quality, and operational improvement.
Deep knowledge of vendor information management, master data management, data governance, quality, metadata, stewardship, and strategic supplier scorecards.
Strong understanding of vendor risk, procurement and sourcing, contracting, supplier governance, relationship management, and technology vendor lifecycles.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a solution-oriented approach.
Executive-level communication, facilitation, and influence skills.
Master’s degree or relevant professional certification is a bonus.
Experience with strategic supplier scorecards, technology product/service mapping, application portfolio or Technology Asset Management data, and enterprise-scale change is a bonus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision care
EAP programs
paid time off
recognition programs
retirement and investment options
charitable gift matching programs
worldwide days of service