The Director of Global Sourcing leads procurement and sourcing teams, optimizing supplier negotiations and enhancing technology integration and data analytics in procurement processes.
About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Director – Global Sourcing, based in North America, to lead and enhance our Global Sourcing team. The position reports to the Vice President of Procurement & Workplace. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in leading Procurement and Strategic Sourcing teams. They should be fluent in managing complex supplier negotiations and relationships, creating internal business partner alignment, working closely with other Shared Service partners (i.e. Finance, Legal, Risk, etc.), Policy, Process, Purchase Orders/Requisitions, and Contracting. People leadership and development is also a major part of the role. This position is also instrumental as a leader of Global Procurement as a whole. The ideal candidate has familiarity with Jira, Power Apps, Power BI & AI, and SAP. This role requires a strong background in technology support, process automation, and data visualization to drive operational efficiency and business insights in Procurement domain.
What You Will Do
- People & Team Leadership:
- Leads a team of 5 people who are responsible for all Supplier negotiations across Sophos, including contracting, supplier management, stakeholder engagement, and business partner alignment.
- Partner with the VP - Procurement, Purchasing team lead, and Sr. Manager of Procurement Reporting & Analytics to lead and set direction of the Procurement organization.
- Technology Support & Solution Design:
- Partner with Procurement leaders to lead the design, development, and maintenance of workflows, dashboards, and reports.
- Provide technical expertise in automating processes and optimizing team collaboration.
- Ensure seamless integration between tools to enhance business operations.
- Data Analytics & Reporting:
- Provide guidance to design and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide actionable insights.
- Ensure data accuracy, visualization effectiveness, and business intelligence reporting.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Partner with IT, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to align technology and operations solutions with business goals.
- Act as a trusted advisor for process improvements and system enhancements.
- Governance & Best Practices:
- Define and implement best practices for operations and technology, including JIRA, Confluence, Power Apps, Power BI usage & AI.
- Maintain compliance with security, governance, and data integrity policies.
- Provide enterprise-wide leadership and oversight to ensure procurement activities consistently comply with corporate policies, governance frameworks, and delegated authority structures.
- Define and institutionalize procurement governance models, ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Establish executive governance mechanisms including supplier reviews, QBRs, and performance scorecards to drive transparency and accountability.
- Serve as the executive escalation point for procurement compliance issues, contractual deviations, and SLA breaches, ensuring timely resolution and business continuity.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and Risk leadership to strengthen contract adherence, financial controls, and compliance assurance.
- Provide strategic direction on standardization of SLAs, KPIs, and commercial frameworks, embedding performance-driven contracts across the supplier ecosystem.
- Lead risk-based supplier governance, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating compliance, operational, and reputational risks.
- Deliver executive dashboards and governance reporting to senior leadership and board-level forums on compliance posture, SLA health, and risk exposure.
- Drive a culture of ethical procurement, accountability, and continuous improvement across global sourcing and purchasing organizations.
- Sponsor and govern process transformation initiatives that enhance compliance automation, audit readiness, and performance sustainability.
- Ensure procurement governance scales effectively with business growth, acquisitions, and geographic expansion.
What You Will Bring
- 15+ years of experience in procurement operations, contracting, negotiations, technology support, process automation, and data visualization.
- Proven track record of optimizing workflows and driving automation.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and collaboration tools.
- Experience in leading and mentoring technology support teams.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools.
- Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes.
- Experience with advanced AI capabilities and prompts a plus.
In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $150,000 to $250,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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