Manager of Procurement

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. Role Overview Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Procurement Specialists. This role drives operational discipline, and data integrity, ensuring the team operates with accuracy, consistency, and scalable execution in support of Director and Sr Manager-level performance objectives. The Procurement Manager is accountable for team performance, workload balance, and continuous process improvement. This is a player/coach role. The Procurement Manager is expected to allocate approximately 70% of time to moving orders through the procurement lifecycle, while dedicating 30% to people leadership, team development, and operational governance responsibilities. Managing their team to give our internal and external clients the best possible experience. Responsibilities Manage and oversee Procurement support for all of Ahead: Validate the accuracy of orders through Salesforce using customer and vendor quotes Accurately order equipment from our vendors using many different portals and tools Troubleshoot orders being placed via API and with vendors Ensure team members are following up on order confirmations and moving opportunities to Vendor Accepted in a timely manner Support AHEAD and Vendor/OEM EOM/EOQ/EOY activities to include being available to facilitate late and/or complex orders Support Operational Close for AHEAD Month/Quarter/Year ends Handle or elevate internal and external customer satisfaction issues as they arise Give input on hiring, participate in onboarding, and training Procurement new hires Identify areas of improvement of best practices for Procurement function in conjunction with Sr Manager of Procurement and other teams Participate in maintaining detailed documentation of all Procurement processes Other job duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Required – HS Diploma Preferred – AA or above 2-5 years of people management experience 5+ years IT purchasing/procurement experience preferably in the VAR/Distribution space Required Skills Microsoft Office Salesforce and/or Netsuite preferred Proven people leadership and coaching capability Deep understanding of quote-to-cash lifecycle and booking compliance Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, sales-centric environments Physical Demands Physical demands include sitting and standing typical of office environment. Compensation The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Paid company holidays Paid time off Paid parental and caregiver leave Plus more! See benefits for additional details. Why AHEAD Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. #J-18808-Ljbffr