Procurement Manager - Remote

Overview

SOCi, the CoMarketing Cloud for Multi-Location Enterprises, is currently looking for a Procurement Manager to spearhead our purchasing process, from implementing enterprise-grade solutions and processes to providing guidance on sourcing and procurement.

In Short

• Analyze industry and demand trends to design efficient and cost-effective Source-to-Pay processes
• Collaborate with senior management across Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Engineering to implement policies, strategic plans & objectives, and process improvements
• Source, engage, and build long-term relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers, internal business partners and stakeholders
• Support business partners with preparing proposals, requesting quotes and negotiating advantageous purchase terms and conditions, where needed
• Review and monitor contracts throughout procurement process to ensure compliance with procurement requirements, policies, and procedures
• Partner with Legal and CISO to support timely security and privacy risk assessments and audits
• Manage vendor agreement life cycles and renewals calendar
• Establish, measure, and report on OKRs, KPIs
• Collaborate with Finance to complete quarterly spend analyses, evaluating spend patterns and identifying opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies
• Monitor supplier performance, evaluate the financial stability of suppliers and vendors, and resolve issues or concerns

Requirements

• Remote Opportunity: Ability to work 100% remotely
• Must Have:
• 5+ years of procurement and negotiation experience
• Superior knowledge and understanding of software and SaaS contract terms and conditions
• Demonstrated knowledge of different types of software and services
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology, software, and SaaS terminology
• Demonstrated negotiating skills with the ability to adapt and improvise
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Superior communication and writing skills
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Demonstrated internal stakeholder management skills – capacity to listen, build trusting relationships in all levels of the organization, understand and capture stakeholder’s needs and deliver effective solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of the P2P process and ability to identify appropriate solutions for spend categories
• Demonstrated ability to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work process, and work cooperatively to provide seamless customer service
• Desired Skills (but not required):
• Experience implementing procurement, virtual card, and/or travel and expense solutions (e.g. Coupa, Airbase, Concur)
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Able to travel occasionally should a business need arise (<5%)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (non-contract roles only)
• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible Work Environment
• Flexible paid time off (non-contract roles only)
• Quarterly wellness days
• Paid holidays
• Unique employee engagement programs
• Empowering Career Growth and Success