Lead Procurement Manager

Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we're not only redefining what's achievable, we're also creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're searching for a Lead Procurement Manager to join our Finance and Accounting team in a remote capacity. To keep us headed in the right direction, we're looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.
What You'll Do

• Architect and lead the most critical, complex, and impactful commercial negotiations for the company that include OpEx and CapEx spend.
• Pioneer new sourcing methodologies, risk management frameworks, and commercial models for the organization.
• Function as a delegate and proxy for the Head of Procurement in executive-level strategy sessions and supplier meetings.
• Lead large, cross-functional "virtual teams" of senior directors and VPs to execute enterprise-level strategic projects.
• Develop and institutionalize advanced negotiation and sourcing playbooks for the entire procurement team.
• Analyze and solve the company's most challenging and unstructured supply chain and spend problems.
• Build and cultivate strategic relationships with the C-suite and executive leadership of the company's most critical suppliers.
• Act as the ultimate escalation point for complex commercial issues within the organization.
• Drive the vision for the tools, processes, and skills needed for a world-class procurement function.

We're Excited to Learn More About You
Your experience may include:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree (e.g., JD, MS) is strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of extensive, relevant experience in strategic sourcing, with a demonstrated track record of leading highly complex, global, and transformational initiatives.

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• Expert-level knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management as well as experience with procurement tools and processes such as AI, ESG and Procure to Pay.
• Unmatched negotiation and influencing skills, effective at all levels up to the C-suite.

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without degrees or a background in tech to apply!
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package centered on our teammates' physical, financial and mental wellness, helping them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $108,000 - $126,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
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EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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