Procurement Lead
Procurement Lead
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Who you are:
We are seeking a strategic Procurement Lead here at X. This highimpact role will be responsible for driving the companys procurement and sourcing initiatives lead contract and deal negotiations and establish a clear and efficient process for the business to operate with financial rigor while making smart and impactful decisions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and finance operations and be able to confidently negotiate a wide array of deals and contracts. It will report to the CFO work in tandem with the FP&A team and be a key lead on the team and provide mentorship to other members on the team. It will require a sharp and creative mind to find opportunities for better rates cost savings and renegotiations all while maintaining strong relationships with our vendors and external partners.
What youll do:
Manage the Procurement function and provide leadership and mentorship to the team.
Lead the Procurement and Purchasing processes globally and find improvements and efficiencies
Devise strategy for longer term impact of sourcing on the company including identifying tech stack improvements and cost savings opportunities
Ensure Xs purchasing systems operate reliably and correctly on a daily basis including oversight/troubleshooting of issues identification and remediation of failures and ensuring adequate testing
Lead the assessment of vendors and providers to ensure X is working with strong partners and getting competitive rates.
Work closely with our legal team on contract terms privacy and security requirements and verbiage.
Provide regular and concise updates to CFO and leadership staff on deal status progress and savings.
Requirements
BS/BA or equivalent in business or related field MBA and/or professional certification a plus.
710 years experience managing procurement processes and systems at an expert level
Excellent negotiations skills and ability to optimize for outcomes as well as come up with creative solutions
Excellent people management skills. Deep knowledge of the entire procuretopay process including workflows and fiduciary requirements.
Experience deploying and managing procurement systems projects preferably including supplier catalogs.
Experience in running a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Very detailoriented. Very organized.
Excellent PC skills (including Excel Microsoft Project Power Point etc.).
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced startup environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
