Senior Manager, Procurement
Overview
We are seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to build and lead our procurement function from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for designing processes, implementing tools, and delivering measurable cost savings across the company.
Responsibilities
- Build the Function
- Design and implement source-to-pay processes
- Select and deploy procurement tools and templates
- Establish reporting (dashboards, savings tracking, renewal pipeline and vendor management programs)
- Conduct spend analysis and create a centralized contract repository
- Drive Strategic Sourcing
- Lead RFPs and competitive bids
- Negotiate contracts across all indirect spend categories
- Manage SaaS/IT renewals and conduct supplier risk assessments
- Track and report savings with clear methodology
- Governance & Compliance
- Enforce finance policies and approval workflows
- Partner with IT and Legal on risk, security, and contracts
- Establish procurement governance frameworks
- Stakeholder Management
- Partner with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and expand reach
- Serve as procurement subject matter expert
- Train teams on processes and tools
Qualifications
- 7+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing across multiple categories
- Experience building or transforming procurement functions
- Strong sourcing, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Experience with procurement tools (P2P, S2P, CLM)
- Working knowledge of contract fundamentals
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
Preferred
- AI tool usage in procurement (contract analysis, spend analytics, market insights)
- Retail/consumer industry experience
- Familiarity with tools like Procurify, Tropic, or similar
- Procurement certifications (CPSM, CPM, etc.)
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.
- Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
- Light to moderate lifting may be required
About Us
At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email Talent.Acquisition@jjill.com.
Salary Range
USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.