Senior Director, Procurement in London

About Teads

Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform focused on driving outcomes for brand and performance advertisers across screens. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes for branding and performance objectives, Teads drives value by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context‐driven addressability and measurement. Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with a global team of around 1,700 people in 30+ countries.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the senior director of procurement to drive impactful operations across our global footprint. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will operate at the centre of key financial and operational decisions, serving as a trusted partner across the business to drive procurement excellence.

You will manage all indirect procurement for Commercial and Corporate functions, as well as Business Technology (including MIS and IT) and Data & Insights (DICE). As the Senior Director of Procurement, you will be responsible for managing the procurement organisation, optimising costs, enhancing operational efficiencies, and leading a lean, high‐performing team that spans across key global regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Procurement organisation, managing procurement strategies for Commercial, Corporate, and Business Technology (IT/MIS) procurement, as well as Data & Insights (DICE) and Global Real Estate.
• Lead and refine procurement policies, processes, and systems that ensure global consistency, mitigate risk, and optimise spend across multiple functions.
• Manage and execute the Global Real Estate strategy in partnership with the Corporate Services team.
• Align and collaborate with the Cloud Economics team to ensure procurement strategies are optimised to drive cost visibility and synergy in cloud‐related costs and other organisational budgets.
• Oversee the strategic direction and optimisation of P2P and CLM systems (including platforms such as Coupa, Basware, Ironclad), ensuring efficient procurement processes across the global organisation.
• Work cross‐functionally with Legal, Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and AP teams to streamline procurement processes, resolve system inefficiencies, and troubleshoot complex contracting issues.
• Ensure full utilisation of procurement systems to improve compliance, reduce inefficiencies, and drive business outcomes.
• Lead global supplier management, managing negotiations, and ensuring cost optimisation across various categories such as SaaS agreements, HR, professional services, marketing, and travel.
• Review and redline complex contracts for financial and commercial risks, ensuring compliance with all legal, privacy, and security standards.
• Identify vendor consolidation opportunities and negotiate favourable terms with key suppliers to maximise value and reduce spend.
• Drive cost‐saving initiatives across categories and lead cross‐functional teams to optimise procurement practices.
• Lead and mentor a global procurement team (5 people) helping to develop talent, build capability, and drive impactful procurement initiatives.
• Foster a high‐performance culture across the team, promoting continuous improvement and driving alignment with the company's goals.
• Build strong, cross‐functional relationships with the Cloud Economics team, ensuring your corporate procurement strategies harmonise with their management of cloud financial operations and COGS‐related budgets.

About You

• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a global environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in managing complex procurement functions, specifically within Business Technology, IT/MIS, and Corporate functions.
• Strong background in procurement systems (Coupa, Basware, Ironclad) and financial ERPs (NetSuite, MS Dynamics).
• Proven track record in developing global procurement policies, managing real‐estate strategies, and executing large‐scale SaaS/corporate negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in procurement (e.g., CIPS, MCIPS).
• Experience working within a public company and/or global company.
• Ability to link procurement strategies to broader financial and business goals.

What Sets You Apart

• Proven leadership in a global procurement organisation, managing complex supplier relationships and optimising costs across multiple categories.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate effectively with senior leadership, cross‐functional peers, and external vendors.
• Ability to navigate and lead in a fast‐moving, dynamic environment, ensuring procurement processes support broader organisational goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.