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. The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Procurement Specialists. This role drives operational discipline, data integrity, and supports Director and Senior Manager level performance objectives. The Manager is accountable for team performance, workload balance, and continuous process improvement. It is a player‑coach role: approximately 70% of the time is spent moving orders through the procurement lifecycle, with the remaining 30% devoted to people leadership, team development, and operational governance. Duties / 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 vendors through multiple portals and tools. Troubleshoot orders placed via API and with vendors. Ensure team members follow up on order confirmations and move opportunities to Vendor Accepted in a timely manner. Support AHEAD and Vendor/OEM EOM/EOQ/EOY activities, including handling late and/or complex orders. Support operational close for AHEAD month/quarter/year ends. Handle or escalate internal and external customer satisfaction issues as they arise. Provide input on hiring, participate in onboarding, and training new procurement hires. Identify areas of improvement of best practices for procurement in conjunction with Senior Manager of Procurement and other teams. Participate in maintaining detailed documentation of all procurement processes. Other job duties as assigned. Education And Experience Minimum Required – High School Diploma. Preferred – Associate’s Degree or higher. 2–5 years of people management experience. 5+ years of IT purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in the VAR/Distribution space. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 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 Requirements Safely perform tasks that may require lifting up to 100 lbs. Stand, sit, walk, and drive as needed. Operate equipment and perform manual tasks such as bending, reaching, and using hands for pushing/pulling. Maintain regular, punctual attendance. Compensation $65,000 – $80,000 a year. 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. Why AHEAD Through our daily work and internal groups such as Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by equipping our office with top‑notch technologies in a multi‑million‑dollar lab, encouraging cross‑department training and development, and sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits Include 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. Use Of AI We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, and capturing recordings. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about how your data is processed, please contact us at [emailprotected] or refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice. You may opt‑out of AI tools during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr