Director of Procurement

AllianceBernstein • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and operationally minded Director of Procurement to act as the centralized owner of end-to-end procurement process and policy best practices, partnering with business stakeholders to execute on set standards and manage vendor contracts. Aligned under AllianceBernstein’s Office of the COO, this role is critical in defining, institutionalizing, and driving adoption of procurement process standards, supporting business units in execution, and championing consistency, compliance, and efficiency across the organization. The Director will also play a key role in supporting Request for Proposal (RFP) processes by providing standardized frameworks, best practices, and tools. The ideal candidate brings a public accounting or consulting background, with a proven ability to translate complex business needs into scalable procurement and risk solutions for a regulated financial services environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Background in public accounting (Big Four) or management consulting preferred, with exposure to procurement transformation or operational risk
• Experience managing or collaborating with vendor risk management and RFP support in a regulated industry—preferably financial services
• Strong command of procurement systems (e.g., Workday, OnIt, Process Unity) and risk management tools
• Deep understanding of third-party risk frameworks, regulatory expectations, and audit processes
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Procurement Process Excellence & Governance Define and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and controls
• Establish and champion procurement best practices across business units, ensuring regulatory and audit readiness
• Lead change management efforts to embed process discipline and drive adoption
• RFP Support & Enablement Provide business units with RFP best practices, including process guidance, evaluation criteria, and governance standards
• Develop and maintain RFP templates, scoring models, and timelines to ensure consistency and transparency
• Serve as a strategic advisor during RFP planning and execution, helping teams align sourcing decisions with enterprise goals
• Strategic Procurement Leadership Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and risk
• Provide standards and business support in vendor lifecycle management, including selection, negotiation, onboarding, and performance reviews
• Implement procurement technologies and analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making as needed
• Partner closely with Vendor Risk Management function to align and integrate end-to-end lifecycle for third-party relationships
• Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, helping them navigate procurement and vendor risk processes
• Provide training, tools, and support to ensure business units can execute procurement activities effectively and compliantly
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align procurement goals with broader enterprise objectives
• Develop and maintain a contract renewal pipeline dashboard, partnering with vendor and product managers to proactively track upcoming expirations, surface action items, and drive timely renewal, renegotiation, or termination decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director