Head of Procurement

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Get to know us

Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in the secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 175,000 companies globally, we are on a mission to create more prosperity in the world by accelerating high-stakes business decisions. We achieve this by delivering extremely intuitive and robust software products that help people make impactful decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours. Our key products include:

Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR): A secure, cloud-based platform for sharing confidential documents during due diligence, fundraising, M&A, legal transactions, and other business-critical workflows.

Ideals Board: A platform for boards and executive teams to streamline governance and enhance decision-making in a fast, secure, and compliant way.

The role

We're looking for a seasoned Head of Procurement to lead our end-to-end procurement function. This critical and high-impact role is responsible for securing high-quality goods and services while optimizing costs and ensuring our procurement strategies are fully aligned with the company's growth and financial objectives.

You will be expected to keep clear, transparent, and compliant procurement processes, lead strategic sourcing across all major categories (including SaaS, Marketing, and HR), and champion the adoption of digital procurement technologies (including AI use cases) to minimize manual work and maximize efficiency.

You will lead a team of 3 (Purchasing Specialists and Sourcers), report to the VP of Operations - Anton Maslov, and work directly with the CEO and the executive team.

What you will do

• Lead strategic procurement planning, focusing on cost savings, vendor optimization, and process improvements

• Manage and mentor a procurement team, monitoring key performance indicators, and drive a high-performance culture

• Oversee the full vendor lifecycle, including selection, performance management, negotiation, and risk governance

• Manage procurement budgets, monitor spending, track savings, and liaise with Finance for accurate forecasting

• Spearhead high-value contract negotiations and ensure all contracts comply with legal and operational standards

• Establish risk mitigation strategies and ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations

• Drive cross-functional alignment with departments like Finance and Legal to ensure procurement effectively supports broader business goals

• Develop existing and implement new procurement technologies and tools to drive efficiency and outcomes (cost savings, cycle time, etc.)

What you bring

• Proficiency in English, at least at B2 level

• 3+ years as a Head of Procurement with a previous background of 5+ years in procurement

• Ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans that align procurement with the company's financial and growth goals

• Proven track record of building, managing, and mentoring a team, along with driving cross-functional alignment with stakeholders

• High proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa) and modern procurement orchestration platforms

• Expert in spend analysis, TCO modeling, and developing category strategies across SaaS, HR, and Marketing

• Expertise in SaaS optimization, data analysis, and awareness of AI/RPA tools for procurement use cases

• Exceptional skills in contract negotiations (MSAs, SOWs), due diligence, and supplier performance evaluation.

• Proven ability in P2P process design, contract lifecycle management, and managing SLAs/KPIs

• Experience with internal controls, SOX/GDPR/SOC 2 compliance, and implementing third-party risk frameworks

Nice to have

• Professional certificates (CIPS)

• Experience with implementing procurement platforms

What we offer

We highly value our people, so we will empower you with all the resources and support to help you reach your full potential.

For your best work

• Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday

• Home workplace budget

• Resilient home budget for Ukraine-based teammates

• Resilient office in Kyiv & co-working expense coverage

• Individual IT budget for extra equipment

• Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools

For your growth

• Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses

• Investment in external learning and development activities

• Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation

• Professional literature and subscriptions coverage

• Support of your passion as a speaker or writer

• Internal talent mobility opportunities

For your well-being

• Medical insurance and Wellness Package for sports activities

• Full coverage of mental health sessions for Ukrainian teammates

• Funding for sports competitions

• 20 business days of paid time off per year

• Unlimited health-related time-off

Extra perks

• Team-building offline and online events

• Budget for meetups with your local team

• Generous internal referral program