Manager, Procurement

Manager, Procurement

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Procurement based in the United States.

This is an opportunity to shape strategic procurement across critical technology categories in a globally distributed, remote-first environment. You'll support senior technology and security leaders, influencing sourcing strategies and high-value supplier decisions. The role combines strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, vendor management, spend analysis, and procurement transformation. You'll work across software, cloud infrastructure, consulting, and other technology services while balancing cost, risk, quality, and business priorities. You'll have significant exposure to senior stakeholders and collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Security, IT, and business teams. The position also offers an opportunity to explore practical applications of AI to improve procurement analysis, processes, and negotiation preparation. Success in this role means delivering measurable savings while creating scalable, efficient, and business-focused procurement practices.

Accountabilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex contract negotiations across software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, consulting, and other technology categories.
• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with the priorities of senior technology, security, and information leadership.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including critical cloud and hyperscaler partners, and establish effective supplier performance management programs.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis, market intelligence, and risk assessments to identify opportunities and anticipate market or supply chain developments.
• Define category-specific KPIs and performance metrics, prepare reporting, and communicate performance and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with business stakeholders and Finance Business Partners to forecast demand, manage category budgets, and make informed procurement decisions.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, Security, IT, and other cross-functional teams throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Identify and deliver savings opportunities while maintaining an appropriate balance between cost, risk, service quality, and business requirements.
• Improve procurement and procure-to-pay processes, with a focus on simplifying workflows, increasing efficiency, and reducing cycle times.
• Investigate practical applications of AI to enhance procurement analysis, process efficiency, and negotiation preparation.
• Support a collaborative procurement environment by sharing knowledge, providing coverage across the team, and contributing to continuous process improvement.

Requirements:

• 5–7 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in category management, strategic sourcing, or a comparable function.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing, vendor management, and complex commercial contract negotiations.
• Experience procuring SaaS, software, cloud infrastructure, or other technology products and services.
• Working knowledge of cloud hosting, infrastructure services, and common commercial terms used in technology agreements.
• Understanding of procure-to-pay processes, systems, and procurement operations; experience with Zip or a similar platform is preferred.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with executives and cross-functional stakeholders and influence procurement decisions effectively.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and experience using spend data and market intelligence to guide sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable cost savings and tangible procurement outcomes.
• Advanced project management skills and the ability to independently manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex commercial topics clearly to different audiences.
• A collaborative, proactive, and self-directed approach, with the confidence to lead discussions and take ownership of initiatives.
• Experience within a software or technology business is preferred, though relevant experience from other industries is welcome.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits:

• Remote position available to candidates based in the United States, with working hours aligned to stakeholders across Eastern through Pacific time zones.
• Competitive U.S. base salary range of $115,200–$194,400 USD, excluding bonuses, equity, and benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Equity compensation and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Growth and development funding to support ongoing learning and career development.
• Parental leave.
• Home office support.
• Team Member Resource Groups and an inclusive, collaborative workplace.
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership on high-impact technology procurement decisions in a globally distributed organization.
• Exposure to emerging AI applications that can improve procurement operations, analysis, and negotiations.