Head of Procurement Operations - Remote

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.PAY RANGEThe Target Pay Range for this position is $131,400.00-$160,300.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.BENEFITS - because people helping people starts with supporting you401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECUMedical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)PTO Program + Exchange ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramBECU Cares volunteer time off + donation matchTo join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. IMPACT YOU’LL MAKEAre you a procurement leader who enjoys building something from the ground up? Do you thrive at the intersection of process improvement, technology, people leadership, and enterprise transformation?BECU is looking for a Manager, Procurement Operations to help establish and lead our centralized Buy Desk within Strategic Sourcing. This is an opportunity to shape how purchasing works across the organization, creating a more streamlined, consistent, and intuitive experience while strengthening financial controls and operational efficiency.You'll help turn a future-state vision into a sustainable procurement function that delivers meaningful value across BECU.WHAT YOU’LL DOEstablish, launch, and lead BECU’s centralized Buy Desk within Strategic Sourcing, building a scalable procurement operating model that simplifies purchasing, strengthens controls, and improves the employee buying experience.Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for procurement operations, establishing clear priorities, service standards, performance expectations, and opportunities for professional growth.Design and implement standardized procurement processes, including requisition intake, purchase order management, guided buying, vendor master governance, workflow approvals, and issue resolution.Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations, ensuring purchase orders align with executed vendor agreements, approved pricing, scope, contractual terms, and funding requirements.Develop guided buying practices that direct purchasing activity toward preferred vendors, approved catalogs, and established contracts while reducing unnecessary vendor creation, purchasing exceptions, and operational inefficiencies.Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, Facilities, and business leaders to resolve purchasing challenges, strengthen governance, and improve enterprise procurement processes.Lead procurement transformation and change management initiatives, including workflow design, stakeholder engagement, system testing, communications, training, adoption, and ongoing process stabilization.Develop and monitor procurement performance metrics, vendor and spend analytics, and operational reporting to improve purchasing visibility, identify trends, measure compliance, and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement.Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for procurement operations, balancing business needs with operational efficiency, service excellence, and enterprise controls.WHAT YOU’LL GAINThe opportunity to build and launch a centralized procurement function from the ground up, shaping how purchasing operates across one of the nation's largest credit unions.The ability to influence enterprise-wide procurement transformation by designing processes, implementing new ways of working, and creating a more efficient and intuitive buying experience.The opportunity to lead and develop a team while establishing the operational foundation, service standards, and performance measures of a growing procurement capability.Exposure to cross-functional leaders across Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, and other business functions as a trusted partner in enterprise change.Hands-on experience advancing procure-to-pay capabilities, guided buying, vendor governance, and procurement analytics that strengthen financial and operational controls.A collaborative environment where your ideas, leadership, and process improvements will have a lasting impact on BECU’s procurement operations and long-term organizational success.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.Minimum four years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing operations, strategic sourcing, procure-to-pay, vendor management, or a related discipline, including knowledge of purchasing processes and procurement governance, along with at least one year of people leadership, team leadership, or experience coaching, developing, and directing the work of others.Experience interpreting vendor agreements, including master service agreements, statements of work, pricing schedules, and service-level requirements, and translating contractual and purchasing requirements into accurate operational transactions and controls.Experience analyzing procurement, vendor, or spend data, developing performance measures, identifying operational trends, and translating findings into actionable recommendations, supported by strong communication, stakeholder management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.Desired QualificationsExperience establishing, launching, transforming, or materially improving a centralized procurement function, Buy Desk, purchasing operations team, or shared services operating model.Experience leading enterprise process or system transformation initiatives, including operating model design, workflow development, testing, change management, training, adoption, and stabilization.Experience working within financial services or another highly regulated industry.Experience implementing or optimizing procure-to-pay systems, purchasing workflows, guided buying capabilities, or vendor master governance processes.Experience developing procurement dashboards, spend analytics, operational reporting, or key performance indicators to measure service delivery, compliance, and process effectiveness.Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving adoption of standardized procurement practices across an organization.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.SummaryLocation: Remote, WA; Remote, TX; Remote, CA; Remote, ID; Remote, SC; Remote, OR; Remote, VA; Remote, NC; Remote, GA; Remote, AZType: Full time