Senior Procurement Manager

| Hybrid
Sorry, this job was removed at 11:01 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Find out who's hiring in Austin.
See all Project Mgmt jobs in Austin
Apply
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

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
Read Full Job Description
Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Location

WP Engine is on the corner of 5th and Lavaca, blocks away from the Colorado River and Congress Avenue.

Similar Jobs

Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.
Learn more about WP EngineFind similar jobs