Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Elevate your career by leading strategic procurement initiatives in a dynamic, innovative environment. As a Procurement Manager, you will be the driving force behind sourcing excellence, vendor management, and contract negotiations, ensuring the organization's supply chain operates seamlessly and cost-effectively. This is your opportunity to influence critical business decisions while working remotely for a forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing commodity strategies for key inbound products and services
• Partnering with Legal to draft and review contractual terms, including MSAs and SOWs
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand procurement needs and select optimal suppliers
• Leading RFI and RFP initiatives to optimize sourcing and achieve cost savings
• Utilizing systems such as Coupa, Power BI, Atlassian, and AI models to streamline procurement workflows and generate key performance metrics
• Managing vendor qualification, onboarding, and purchase requisitions
• Reconciling invoices and ensuring contractual compliance
• Supporting procurement administration and new-hire equipment ordering

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Strong strategic planning, negotiation, and contract management skills
• Proficiency with procurement systems such as Coupa, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
• Expertise in data manipulation, including large datasets, Excel pivot tables, and Power BI
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Experience applying AI and machine learning to procurement processes is highly desirable

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience in SaaS, Telecom, or UCaaS industries
• Familiarity with Python programming
• Prior experience working with AI-driven procurement workflows

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience, ideally with SaaS or enterprise software companies

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work fully remote, with initial on-site presence for onboarding if local
• Willingness to engage in a fast-paced, high-competition environment with a focus on immediate impact
• Able to adapt quickly and thrive in ambiguous situations

This role offers an exciting challenge for proactive professionals eager to make a strategic impact within a growing, innovative team.