Procurement Manager
Elevate your career by leading strategic procurement initiatives in a dynamic, innovative environment. As a Procurement Manager, you will be the driving force behind sourcing excellence, vendor management, and contract negotiations, ensuring the organization's supply chain operates seamlessly and cost-effectively. This is your opportunity to influence critical business decisions while working remotely for a forward-thinking company.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing commodity strategies for key inbound products and services
- Partnering with Legal to draft and review contractual terms, including MSAs and SOWs
- Collaborating with stakeholders to understand procurement needs and select optimal suppliers
- Leading RFI and RFP initiatives to optimize sourcing and achieve cost savings
- Utilizing systems such as Coupa, Power BI, Atlassian, and AI models to streamline procurement workflows and generate key performance metrics
- Managing vendor qualification, onboarding, and purchase requisitions
- Reconciling invoices and ensuring contractual compliance
- Supporting procurement administration and new-hire equipment ordering
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
- Strong strategic planning, negotiation, and contract management skills
- Proficiency with procurement systems such as Coupa, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
- Expertise in data manipulation, including large datasets, Excel pivot tables, and Power BI
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Experience applying AI and machine learning to procurement processes is highly desirable
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience in SaaS, Telecom, or UCaaS industries
- Familiarity with Python programming
- Prior experience working with AI-driven procurement workflows
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience, ideally with SaaS or enterprise software companies
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work fully remote, with initial on-site presence for onboarding if local
- Willingness to engage in a fast-paced, high-competition environment with a focus on immediate impact
- Able to adapt quickly and thrive in ambiguous situations
This role offers an exciting challenge for proactive professionals eager to make a strategic impact within a growing, innovative team.
