Executive Director, Procurement

Executive Director, Procurement (India)

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers' compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you're passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients' business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody's perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

A Brief Overview

Leads global strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for direct and indirect costs, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions to maximize value. Directs international vendor negotiations and oversees technology sourcing in a secure, compliant, and efficient process, resulting in timely onboarding of qualified vendors. The Director will align sourcing strategies with enterprise objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while promoting supply chain resilience and performance. This is a global functional role, seated in India and interacts with the CXO level leaders of Trinet.

What you will do

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Lead sourcing initiatives globally across direct and indirect categories (IT, professional services, facilities, mission-critical systems).
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Drive transformative sourcing projects using best-in-class tools and analytics.
• Develop and implement global procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze international market trends to forecast procurement needs and cost-saving opportunities.
• Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
• Establish and manage strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term success.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions.
• Drive supply chain risk management and resiliency planning.
• Oversee global procurement operations ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance
• Partner with Business Groups, IT, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Compliance to align sourcing strategies.
• Ensure procurement operations meet regulatory, policy, and governance requirements.
• Present sourcing strategies and performance metrics to executive leadership.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Build and lead a high-performing team of sourcing professionals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement with inptu form the business stakeholders.
• Drive transformative supply chain and sourcing projects deploying best-in-class tools and processes.
• Ensure effective, secure and compliant procurement processes across geographies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field required
• Master's Degree Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS): Business Administration or related field, preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years overall 18+ years of progressive Experience in global strategic sourcing and procurement with at least 5 years in a leadership role required
• Typically 3+ years Experience in global supplier relationship management. required
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives in a complex matrixed environment. required
• Working in a GCC or GBS serving the US market procurement, Proven success in supplier relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, and transformation initiatives. required

Skills and Abilities

• Strategic & Analytical
• Strategic Planning
• Cost Analysis
• Market Research
• Analytical Thinking
• Global view-point
• Operational & Technical
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Risk Management
• Leadership & Communication
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement

Licenses and Certifications

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) preferred
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred
• ASA Certified Sourcing Professional preferred
• Certified Negotiations Expert preferred
• CPM - Certification By The Institute For Supply Management preferred

Travel Requirements

Minimal

Work Environment

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact to request such an accommodation.