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Risepoint is hiring a Director, Procurement to establish and lead the procurement function across technology and non-technology categories. The role involves defining procurement strategies, driving process improvements, overseeing vendor negotiations, and partnering with finance and other departments to manage spend and enable growth.

Highlights

Lead procurement strategy and policies across technology, advertising, and other spend categories.
Manage procurement processes including vendor selection, contracting, and purchase order management.
Implement and roll out procurement technologies such as ZIP, and own the Purchase Order process.
Collaborate with FP&A and other teams to integrate procurement workflows into budgeting and spend reporting.
Drive governance, compliance, and spend visibility with expense analytics and approval controls.
Lead negotiations of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and commercial terms with vendors.
Conduct category strategy development, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and vendor performance management.
Require a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
Require 8+ years of progressive procurement experience with at least 3 years in leadership.
Strong financial acumen, negotiation skills, stakeholder management, and experience with procurement tools like ZIP.

Director, Procurement Full Description

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the VP of FP&A, Risepoint is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director, Procurement to build and lead our procurement function across both Tech and Non-Tech categories. This role will be critical in driving procurement excellence, establishing scalable processes, and bringing greater visibility and control to spend management. With significant company dollars spent in Technology and Advertising, and a procurement environment that is still maturing, the ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can balance strategic sourcing with practical execution. This role will partner closely with Finance, Technology, Marketing, and other business stakeholders to deliver measurable savings, implement governance, and enable scalable growth.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, brings rigor to negotiations, can think a step ahead/plan for growth, and knows how to translate procurement strategy into bottom-line results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute Risepoint's procurement strategy across technology, advertising, and all other spend categories
Establish procurement policies, frameworks, and best practices aligned with organizational goals
Drive change management to reduce miscellaneous spending and enforce disciplined purchasing practices
Lead/structure semi-annual review of all vendors where annual spend exceeds $500k to ensure SLAs are met and we have the correct scale/number of licenses to support our one-year plan

Process & Systems Implementation

Lead the rollout and adoption of procurement technologies, including ZIP and own the Purchase Order (PO) process
Build scalable procurement processes for intake, vendor selection, contracting, and purchase order management
Work with FP&A Expense team to integrate procurement workflows into budget planning, forecasting, and spend reporting

Governance & Spend Visibility

Drive expense analytics and reporting to increase visibility across all procurement activities
Monitor compliance and enforce procurement policies across business unit
Curb uncontrolled spending through governance guardrails and streamlined approval processes

Contracting & Negotiation

Lead end-to-end negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and commercial terms across all vendor engagements
Conduct category strategy development, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and vendor performance management
Leverage partnership with major investors to get the benefit of portfolio wide pricing

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Strong financial acumen and experience working closely with FP&A or Finance teams
Proven track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with procurement tools (e.g., ZIP) and purchase order process implementation
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution
Essential to work well across function and be a good team player as success is shared
Expectation is that the position will result in at least a 3:1 ROI over the first 12 months

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical - four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Original Job Description

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute Risepoint's procurement strategy across technology, advertising, and all other spend categories
Establish procurement policies, frameworks, and best practices aligned with organizational goals
Drive change management to reduce miscellaneous spending and enforce disciplined purchasing practices
Lead/structure semi-annual review of all vendors where annual spend exceeds $500k to ensure SLAs are met and we have the correct scale/number of licenses to support our one-year plan

Process & Systems Implementation

Lead the rollout and adoption of procurement technologies, including ZIP and own the Purchase Order (PO) process
Build scalable procurement processes for intake, vendor selection, contracting, and purchase order management
Work with FP&A Expense team to integrate procurement workflows into budget planning, forecasting, and spend reporting

Governance & Spend Visibility

Drive expense analytics and reporting to increase visibility across all procurement activities
Monitor compliance and enforce procurement policies across business unit
Curb uncontrolled spending through governance guardrails and streamlined approval processes

Contracting & Negotiation

Lead end-to-end negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and commercial terms across all vendor engagements
Conduct category strategy development, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and vendor performance management
Leverage partnership with major investors to get the benefit of portfolio wide pricing

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Strong financial acumen and experience working closely with FP&A or Finance teams
Proven track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with procurement tools (e.g., ZIP) and purchase order process implementation
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution
Essential to work well across function and be a good team player as success is shared
Expectation is that the position will result in at least a 3:1 ROI over the first 12 months

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical - four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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