Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Manager, Strategic SourcingJeppesen ForeFlight is building a world-class Procurement organization to support our continued growth across the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors. Reporting to the VP of Procurement, the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing will lead a team responsible for sourcing strategy and execution across our global purchasing categories, while also building out the operational backbone — processes, systems, and metrics — that allow Procurement to scale. This leader will bring broad, cross-category sourcing expertise and the ability to build and develop a high-performing team, while personally engaging at the negotiating table on our most strategic supplier relationships. SaaS represents a significant and growing share of our spend, and this role will own our approach to SaaS category management, renewal strategy, and vendor governance globally. This leader will also be a key cross-functional partner to Marketing, HR, and other business units, and will work closely with Legal and Privacy/InfoSec to help shape our contracting and review processes as our Procurement function continues to mature.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Sourcing & Team LeadershipLead, manage, and develop a team of sourcing professionals, setting category priorities and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across a global purchasing portfolioOwn strategic sourcing outcomes across all purchasing categories globally, ensuring the team's sourcing strategies align with business priorities and cost objectivesPersonally lead negotiations and executive-level supplier relationships for the organization's most strategic and highest-value contractsServe as the senior sourcing partner to cross-functional business units, translating their needs into category and sourcing strategyPartner closely with Legal and Privacy/InfoSec throughout the contracting and review process, helping guide and shape those workflows as the broader Procurement function continues to build outIdentify and deliver cost-savings and cost-avoidance opportunities across the global spend baseRepresent Procurement in cross-functional planning and act as a trusted advisor to business and functional leadersSourcing Operations & ScalingDesign and stand up sourcing policies, intake processes, and approval workflows as the Procurement function scalesBuild sourcing playbooks, templates, and negotiation frameworks (RFP templates, supplier scorecards) that create consistency across the teamDefine the category management framework used to bucket, prioritize, and assign ownership across spend categoriesOwn the sourcing team's use of the procurement tech stack, driving adoption and continuous improvement of the tools that support sourcing executionBuild sourcing KPIs and dashboards covering cycle time, savings realized, SaaS renewal compliance, and supplier performanceEstablish a regular reporting cadence to Procurement leadership on pipeline health and operational metricsHelp define team structure and hiring plans as sourcing volume grows, and build onboarding/training so new sourcing hires ramp consistentlyDevelop and maintain a roadmap for maturing sourcing operations over the next 12–18 monthsSaaS Category & Vendor GovernanceOwn the SaaS intake and renewal calendar/tracking process end-to-end, beyond negotiating individual renewalsPartner with IT and Finance on software asset management and license utilization to inform renewal and negotiation strategyBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with global sourcing experience spanning a broad range of purchasing categoriesDemonstrated experience leading and developing a team of sourcing or procurement professionalsMeaningful experience sourcing and managing SaaS/software contracts, including renewal strategy and lifecycle management at scaleExperience designing or improving sourcing processes, policies, and playbooks in a scaling organizationDemonstrated experience serving as a senior sourcing partner to cross-functional business unitsExperience partnering with Legal and/or Privacy/InfoSec teams during contract negotiation and reviewStrong executive presence and negotiation skills, with a track record of leading high-value supplier relationshipsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to operate credibly across technical, legal, executive, and business stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:MBA or other advanced degreeProfessional procurement certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCPExperience building or scaling a global procurement team in a high-growth organizationCoupa or other P2P/ERP system experienceExperience with software asset management, license optimization, or SaaS vendor governanceExperience building sourcing KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadences for leadershipExperience operating in an organization where procurement, legal, and privacy/infosec processes are still maturingPilot or aviation enthusiastAbout Jeppesen ForeFlight:Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen's 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight's expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.Why You Should Join:At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our team and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiumsOpen PTO Policy401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave12 Weeks Paid Paternity LeaveFlight Training RewardsPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $143,000-$175,000Jeppesen ForeFlight – EOE including Disability/Vets | Pay Transparency | E-Verify ParticipantEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.