Procurement Manager
On-siteBurlington, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead the organization's procurement function, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing practices for software, SaaS, technology, and indirect spend categories. Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage the complete procurement lifecycle from vendor selection through contract execution. Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and business stakeholders to drive operational efficiencies while evaluating supplier performance and identifying cost savings opportunities. Develop procurement policies, analyze spend data for reporting, and provide guidance to team members on cross-functional initiatives. Ensure all activities comply with internal controls and financial policies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor'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
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