Technology and Vendor Procurement Manager

Procurement ManagerLooking for an innovative, high-growth, multi-award-winning company in one of the hottest segments of the security market? Look no further than Veracode! Veracode is a global leader in Application Risk Management for the AI era. Powered by trillions of lines of code scans and a proprietary AI-generated remediation engine, the Veracode platform is trusted by organizations worldwide to build and maintain secure software from code creation to cloud deployment.Veracode is seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to lead and optimize our procurement function. This individual will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, and driving operational efficiencies while ensuring compliance with company policies.The ideal candidate is a proactive procurement professional with extensive experience building relationships across internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This role requires someone who is comfortable owning the procurement function, improving processes, and providing leadership to procurement initiatives and team members.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the organization's procurement function, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing practices.Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software, SaaS, technology, professional services, and indirect spend categories.Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and business stakeholders to negotiate favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk.Manage the complete procurement lifecycle from vendor selection through contract execution and renewal.Evaluate supplier performance and develop strategic vendor relationships.Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement automation.Develop procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational effectiveness.Analyze spend data and provide reporting, metrics, and recommendations to leadership.Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives and provide guidance to team members and stakeholders.Support budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management activities.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or purchasing experience.At least 3 years of experience leading, managing, or owning a procurement function, including direct people leadership or serving as the primary procurement leader for an organization.Demonstrated experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships.Experience supporting technology organizations, preferably within SaaS, cybersecurity, or software companies.Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, supplier performance management, and spend management.Hands-on experience with Concur for procurement, purchasing workflows, and expense management.Strong working knowledge of NetSuite, including purchasing, vendor management, and procurement-related financial processes.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.Ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and successfully manage competing priorities.Compensation TransparencyThe total compensation package includes an anticipated base salary range of $120,000–$150,000, along with comprehensive benefits. The base salary offered to the selected candidate, including the candidate's position within the salary range, will be determined based on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and other business considerations. The published salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation range at the time of posting.Employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Fraudulent Recruitment Alert - Be Aware and Stay InformedAt Veracode, we prioritize a secure recruitment process. Unfortunately, fake recruitment and job offer scams are on the rise. They aim to deceive candidates through emails and calls to obtain sensitive information.Here's our recruitment promise to you:Comprehensive Interview Process: We never extend job offers without a comprehensive interview process involving our recruitment team and hiring managers.Offer Communications: Our job offers are not sent solely through email, and we will never ask you to pay for your own hardware.Email Verification: Recruiting emails from Veracode will always originate from an "@veracode.com" email address.If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter, or telephone communication claiming to be from Veracode, please reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io before taking any further action.