Senior Procurement Manager
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The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for crafting and implementing a purchasing strategy to build a sustainable, repeatable procure-to-invoice process, improve price to value with vendors, and support business partners in meeting their sourcing needs. This is a new role where you will have the chance to create something new and make a lasting impact in driving value for our US and International teams.
The Day to Day
- Design and build a new Procurement function for the company.
- Set the strategic roadmap, follow-through with clear execution, and monitor through meaningful metrics.
- Improve and own the procurement lifecycle including: strategic sourcing, contract preparation, negotiation and administration, and procurement systems implementation
- Identify and execute cost savings and risk mitigation opportunities through vendor sourcing, contract terms and process optimization
- Provide guidance and direction to business partners at all levels on purchasing processes, vendor management and negotiation strategies
- Partner with the Accounts Payable, Legal, Accounting and FP&A teams to ensure accurate payment and month-end close cycles
Your Expertise and Passion
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain (MBA a plus)
- Minimum 8 years of similar experience. Previous experience with a SaaS technology company is highly desirable.
- Experienced in Procurement standard methodologies and an ability to put the right systems in place to help grow our business and build to scale.
- Strong analytical, change management, task/project management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work reciprocally and work in a dynamic, demanding environment where flexibility is imperative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Excellent time and project management skills – can oversee multiple projects simultaneously in a high-paced business culture.
The Perks and Benefits
- Compensation (We offer market competitive salaries)
- Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
- Health Benefits (100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- 401(k) (Make the most of retirement)
- Life and Disability Insurance (100% Paid Life, STD, LTD and AD&D)
- Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn't like time off)
- Gym membership discount
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