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Join to apply for the Director, Procurement role at SnowflakeJoin to apply for the Director, Procurement role at SnowflakeGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Where Data Does More. Join the Snowflake team.Snowflake is seeking an experienced technology transactions/commercial contracting leader to join us as Director, Procurement reporting to a VP, Deputy General Counsel – Commercial and to help scale and mature our growing, world-class procurement-legal team as Snowflake continues to grow in size and expand our business. We are looking for someone with demonstrated leadership skills who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced, creative, collaborative and pragmatic problem solver who excels at negotiating complex vendor agreements and leading key team initiatives, including the improvement of templates, processes and cross-functional workflows. Top-tier writing and analytical skills are required, as is a demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, think strategically, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and advance practical solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Menlo Park or Dublin (California).RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with Snowflake's procurement team and business partners throughout the organization on inbound transactions for technology and servicesEffectively lead, project-manage, structure, negotiate and close inbound vendor agreements, such as agreements for software, SaaS, consulting, software development, and managed servicesSupervise and lead the procurement legal team in their negotiations and legal support of Snowflake’s procurement teamHandle escalations from other groups and resolve conflicts peacefully and effectivelyProvide sound advice and guidance on legal and commercial issues to senior business leadersBalance legal risks against real-world business imperatives to provide pragmatic and market-based solutionsRespond promptly to the demands of an active procurement team and their managementMonitor overall deal workflow to identify logjams and stretch past the boundaries of the role to (diplomatically) nudge things in the right directionLead the development and improvement of forms, policies, processes and playbooks to help streamline, simplify and automate our contracting processesKeep abreast of the rapidly evolving legal landscape affecting our agreementsWork well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environmentA successful candidate will be able to forge strong relationships with Snowflake vendors, as well internal clients and cross-functional groups within Snowflake. The right candidate will be flexible, fun, hard-working and have the desire to be impactful, as a key driver to Snowflake’s continued growth and success.OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:9+ years of legal experience in technology transactions and commercial contracting, preferably with a mix of in-house and technology-focused law firm roles and at least 5 years of strong management experience, preferably in-house with a successful, high-growth enterprise SaaS companySignificant experience negotiating inbound technology and services contractsExcellent drafting skills with the ability to nimbly craft creative solutions on the flyExceptional project management and multitasking skills with a proven ability to juggle competing priorities and operate independently with limited supervisionGeneral knowledge of worldwide data privacy regulationsIntellectual curiosity and a willingness to learnHighly responsive and service-oriented attitudeAbility to collaborate with a wide variety of people, at all levels in the company, across the globeStrong integrity and sound judgmentAttitude that no project is too big or too smallJD from an accredited US law school and membership in at least one US state barOutstanding written and oral English communication skillsPrior experience with legal workflow technologies such as e-signature, document management, and contract lifecycle management is a plusEvery Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.How do you want to make your impact?For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.comThe following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:The estimated base salary range for this role is $239,000 - $357,000.Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionPurchasing and Supply ChainIndustriesSoftware Development and Legal ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Snowflake by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Director of Procurement” roles.Director Strategic Sourcing, Capital EquipmentSan Jose, CA $177,400.00-$236,500.00 2 days agoDirector, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier ManagementSan Jose, CA $198,000.00-$268,000.00 2 weeks agoDirector, Procurement and Strategic PartnershipsFoster City, CA $219,000.00-$313,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Leandro, CA $175,000.00-$195,000.00 2 months agoSan Jose, CA $160,000.00-$200,000.00 2 months agoDirector, Global Storage and DistributionMenlo Park, CA $262,000.00-$307,000.00 2 weeks agoBrisbane, CA $129,600.00-$303,800.00 1 hour agoSan Francisco Bay Area $175,000.00-$190,000.00 3 weeks agoMenlo Park, CA $202,096.00-$236,392.00 2 weeks agoDirector - Supply Chain Strategy & EngineeringFremont, CA $274,000.00-$317,000.00 5 days agoDublin, CA $239,000.00-$357,000.00 20 hours agoDirector, Supplier Quality (Industrialization and Development)Foster City, CA $235,000.00-$334,000.00 2 weeks agoDirector/Senior Director, Supply Chain - Pleasanton, CAPleasanton, CA $190,000.00-$260,000.00 1 week agoSan Jose, CA $198,000.00-$268,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Jose, CA $215,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week agoFoster City, CA $182,070.00-$235,620.00 1 week agoMilpitas, CA $190,000.00-$210,000.00 1 week agoSunnyvale, CA $210,000.00-$283,000.00 2 weeks agoAssociate Director, Supply Chain OperationsRedwood City, CA $185,000.00-$205,000.00 2 weeks agoFoster City, CA $210,375.00-$272,250.00 1 week agoRedwood City, CA $174,700.00-$205,600.00 1 week agoManaging Director, Sourcing and ProcurementSan Jose, CA $163,000.00-$339,500.00 2 weeks agoAlameda, CA $146,000.00-$208,500.00 5 days agoSan Leandro, CA $203,000.00-$226,000.00 2 weeks agoRedwood City, CA $174,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week agoDirector Strategic Sourcing, Meat & SeafoodSr. Director Commercial Planning-Supply ChainAssociate Director, Clinical Supply ChainSan Jose, CA $150,000.00-$301,050.00 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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