Senior Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities across Marketing, HR, and Finance departments
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Marketing, HR, & Finance, among other teams
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives end-to-end, including RFPs, supplier selection, and negotiations
• Operate as a flexible procurement partner, supporting day-to-day sourcing and contracting needs across additional categories as business demand requires
• Triage and prioritize incoming requests, balancing strategic initiatives with tactical execution
• Establish and manage preferred supplier programs and rationalized supplier portfolios
• Drive total cost of ownership, value creation, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure consistent application of procurement policies, processes, and controls across all engagements
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management, including performance reviews and governance models
• Independently lead commercial negotiations and contract redlining in partnership with Legal, InfoSec, and Finance
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and innovation
• Serve as a key team member in the implementation and rollout of an AI-based intake-to-pay procurement platform
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design and optimize intake workflows, approvals, and user experience
• Drive system adoption and change management across the managed departments across the organization
• Translate business needs into system requirements and continuously improve procurement processes through technology
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, scalability, and user experience
• Develop and deliver stakeholder education and enablement programs

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role directly supervises 1-3 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors and manages various vendor engagements.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Eight (8) years in various Procurement category leadership roles, with track record of successfully managing complex Procurement categories and partnering with executive level stakeholders
• Three (3) to five (5) years of management experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to drive cost savings
• In depth knowledge of Procurement best practices, category management, market trends, and contracting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
• MBA strongly preferred
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Experience in Education Technology industry
• Experience consolidating / integrating subsidiary and affiliate strategic contracts
• Experience with AI-based intake to pay procurement systems and NetSuite