Director, Indirect Procurement

Director, Indirect Procurement

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.

This role will lead and develop a global Indirect Procurement organization. The Director of Indirect Procurement reports to the Senior Vice President of Global Business Services and will be critical in optimizing our substantial corporate spend ($200M+) to ensure operational efficiency and fuel Sonos's continued global growth and innovation. The Director of Indirect Procurement will be responsible for  leading Sourcing, Procurement, and Supplier Relationship Management for all corporate indirect spend, including critical areas like Go-to-Market, IT, Facilities, HR (People), Legal, and Finance.

The Indirect Procurement team manages and optimizes a supplier base of hundreds of external vendors. The Director of Indirect Procurement will drive the strategic optimization of this function by leading the ongoing development and execution of Sonos-wide procurement category strategies, leveraging technology and data analytics to inform decisions, set benchmarking standards, and define measurable performance metrics.

What You’ll Do

• 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. 

What You’ll Need

• 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.

• Qualified applicants must be able to work from our Boston or Santa Barbara office location on a part time basis as needed to perform their function, partner with stakeholders and lead the global team.

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.

Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.

Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.

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The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is:

The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate’s geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. We apply geographic pay differentials based on the cost of labor in the market.  Employees in high-cost locations may be compensated at the upper end of the range, while those in medium or low cost markets may be compensated at the lower end of  the range. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. 

Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting

• An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required

• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition

• Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance

• Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being

• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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