VP, Procurement

Vice President, Procurement 

The Trade Desk (TTD) is transforming the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. Why? Because at its best, the internet is an open marketplace of ideas, content, and commerce fueled by relevant advertising. That’s why we created an independent media buying platform designed for the open internet. One that helps marketers reach more customers in more places, with more transparency and choice at every stage.  

We are looking for a strategic yet hands-on VP of Procurement to partner with leaders across the organization. This person will report directly to our CFO and will be responsible for shaping and executing a global procurement strategy that drives efficiency, scalability, and innovation. At The Trade Desk, we are redefining how technology powers advertising by delivering solutions that help global brands and agencies reach audiences with precision and impact. This is a fast-paced environment where decisions are data-driven, collaborative, and focused on creating value at scale. 

So, if you’re talented, driven, creative, and hungry to bring something entirely new and wildly ambitious into the world (and have some fun doing it), then we want to talk. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Provide procurement and financial thought leadership, identifying and developing strategic opportunities to optimize spend and drive enterprise-wide efficiency 

• Partner across Finance, Legal, IT, Product, and Operations to define and implement global procurement strategies that scale with business growth 

• Distill data-driven insights from spend analytics and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and uncover recurring cost-saving opportunities 

• Lead negotiation and execution of enterprise-level vendor agreements, delivering measurable business outcomes with minimal oversight 

• Work collectively with global Sales, Marketing, and Client Services teams to align procurement initiatives with revenue and growth objectives 

• Collaborate closely with product and technology leaders to ensure procurement supports innovation and time-to-market goals 

• Build deep and lasting relationships internally across The Trade Desk departments and externally with strategic vendors 

• Oversee risk assessments and compliance processes to safeguard data privacy, security, and regulatory adherence 

• In many cases, you will be proactively identifying and solving procurement challenges before they impact the business 

Who you are: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred 

• 15+ years of procurement experience, with at least 7 years in a leadership role within a global technology or SaaS organization 

• Proven track record of managing enterprise-level vendor negotiations and delivering cost savings 

• Strong understanding of SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and technology procurement 

• Experience implementing procurement systems and driving process standardization globally 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills 

• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR) and risk management practices 

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premium