Director of Enterprise Procurement & Vendor Management Full Time NEW

The Director of Enterprise Procurement & Vendor Management is a finance-led, enterprise-wide leader responsible for defining and executing procurement strategy, vendor governance, and third-party management across the organization. This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, Risk, IT, and business leaders to optimize external spend, manage third-party risk, and deliver strong commercial outcomes. The Director provides centralized leadership for procurement and vendor management while enabling the business through scalable processes, strategic sourcing, and effective supplier relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategy across all categories, including services, technology, and third-party engagements
• Establish sourcing standards, negotiation frameworks, and approval governance aligned with financial controls
• Drive cost optimization, value realization, and total cost of ownership initiatives in partnership with Finance
• Own the enterprise vendor management framework, including onboarding, segmentation, performance management, and lifecycle oversight
• Establish and enforce vendor governance standards in collaboration with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and IT
• Oversee third-party risk processes, including due diligence, contract compliance, and ongoing monitoring
• Serve as the enterprise point of leadership for procurement and vendor-related matters, balancing speed, flexibility, and governance
• Lead and develop procurement and vendor management teams, including operating models, service levels, and scalable processes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or commercial management
• Prior experience in a finance-led or enterprise procurement function
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple business units
• Strong understanding of vendor governance, contract management, and third-party risk concepts
• Experience partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Risk, IT, and executive leadership
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead change across complex organizations

Core Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and negotiation
• Enterprise vendor management
• Financial acumen and cost governance
• Third-party risk awareness
• Executive stakeholder influence
• Change leadership and operating model design
• Data-driven decision making

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,500 teammates working across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®.

Who You Are

• A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown.
• Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships.
• Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential.

What You’ll Get

AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a growing tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, and competitive benefits. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be ‘you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place.

AvidXers Enjoy

• 18 days PTO*
• 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays)
• 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Competitive Healthcare
• High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance
• 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability
• 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
• Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health – available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
• 401(k) Match: 100% match on the first 3% of your salary, plus 50% match on the next 2%
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange**
• Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance
• WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers
• Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more
• Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250***
• Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
• Free parking
• Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year
• Must be full-time for at least 3 months
• Must be full-time for at least one year

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability.