Strategic Procurement Lead

Remote, Worldwide

Job Description

Shield Technology Partners is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Lead to build and lead the procurement function across Shield and its portfolio of ShieldCos. Reporting into the Finance team, this role owns vendor relationships, spend management, and procurement operations end to end — from sourcing and negotiation through contract lifecycle management and renewal. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator who can bring structure and visibility to spend across a growing multi-entity organization, consolidate purchasing power across the portfolio, and partner closely with Finance, IT, and business leaders to drive measurable savings. This is a build-the-function role: you will define the playbook, not inherit one. This position is fully remote, with approximately quarterly travel for company meetings, trainings, and team collaboration events. Key Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: • Own and manage commercial strategy and vendor relationships across Shield and ShieldCos, serving as the primary point of contact for strategic suppliers spanning software, hardware, telecom, distribution,...