Director, Procurement Technology

QXO, Inc.
Herndon, VA, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$266,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Online Auctions Software as a Service Information Technology Consulting Data Visualization Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Procurement Software Cloud Services Software Licensing Information Technology

Job description

The Director, IT Procurement is a key member of QXO’s world-class procurement organization, responsible for transforming how the company sources, manages, and partners with suppliers across defined indirect spend categories, specifically in Technology. This role goes beyond cost reduction it leverages best-in-class processes, advanced AI technologies, and data-driven insights to unlock innovation, improve efficiency, and create sustainable enterprise value.

The Director, IT Procurement partners with business stakeholders as a trusted advisor and change leader, using strong relationship skills and storytelling to influence decisions, gain alignment, and deliver measurable business impact. Focus areas may include IT/Digital, and IT services, or other indirect categories as defined by the Sr. Director of Indirect Procurement.

What you’ll do:

Strategic Category Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for IT categories including hardware, software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, and technology consulting
  • Lead sourcing strategies across assigned categories, applying AI-enabled cost modeling, predictive analytics, and market intelligence
  • Build multi-year category playbooks that align with corporate strategy and drive innovation, resilience, and growth
  • Design and execute sourcing events using digital tools, e-auctions, and autonomous negotiation bots to maximize value and speed

Supplier Partnerships and Innovation

  • Elevate supplier relationships from transactional to strategic partnerships, fostering joint innovation and continuous improvement
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to assess performance, unlock innovation, and drive accountability
  • Manage supplier risk frameworks, integrating ESG, compliance, and financial health into decision-making

Stakeholder Engagement and Storytelling

  • Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, building strong relationships across functions
  • Use storytelling and data visualization to influence decisions and secure buy-in from executives and business partners
  • Collaborate with Finance, IT, HR, and other functions to co-create value and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives

Operational Excellence and Digital Enablement

  • Ensure contract compliance and savings realization through advanced controls and automated processes
  • Champion adoption of next-generation procurement systems (CLM, P2P, e-sourcing, analytics dashboards)
  • Provide field support for urgent and specialized buying needs, ensuring agility without compromising governance

Data and Advanced Analytics

  • Drive insights through AI-powered spend analytics, predictive modeling, and benchmarking
  • Deliver executive-ready dashboards and scorecards that highlight value creation, compliance, and supplier performance
  • Partner with Finance on savings validation, ROI tracking, and impact storytelling

Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with specific experience in IT categories
  • Strong experience in advanced procurement technologies (AI sourcing, e-auctions, digital negotiation tools, spend analytics)
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and storytelling skills - able to simplify complex insights into clear, compelling narratives
  • Demonstrated track record of driving measurable EBITDA impact and strategic value beyond cost savings
  • Curious, innovative, and collaborative mindset, with a passion for building the future of procurement

Benefits & conditions

What you’ll earn

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
  • Paid training and certifications
  • Legal assistance and identity protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP), USD $172,000.00 - USD $266,000.00 /Yr.

About the company

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

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