Senior Procurement Manager

The Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive procurement framework, including creating and optimizing procurement processes, establishing supplier relationships, and overseeing the purchase of high-impact goods and services. This individual will play a critical role in managing contracts, negotiating with top-tier technology vendors such as Google, AWS, and others, and creating a streamlined environment that aligns with our company's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department Creation & Leadership:
• Lead the establishment of a procurement department from the ground up.
• Develop, document, and implement procurement policies, standards, and best practices that support company goals.
• Establish KPIs to measure department effectiveness and ensure consistent improvement.
• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management:
• Develop and execute a sourcing strategy for procuring goods and services to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.
• Negotiate, structure, and manage contracts with key vendors, focusing on technology and cloud services providers like Google, AWS, and others.
• Build and maintain relationships with critical suppliers, regularly assessing their performance and ensuring optimal service.
• Process Development & Optimization:
• Create, manage, and optimize the purchase order (PO) system to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Develop standardized procedures for procurement processes, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchasing workflows.
• Implement procurement automation tools and systems to enhance tracking, reporting, and vendor management.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Partner closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and other key departments to ensure procurement strategies align with broader business objectives.
• Serve as the primary procurement liaison, advising stakeholders on cost-effective, compliant purchasing decisions.
• Financial Management & Compliance:
• Monitor and manage the department's budget, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate governance policies, industry regulations, and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum of [X years] experience in procurement management, with at least [Y years] in a publicly traded company.
• Proven experience in establishing and managing a procurement department.
• Strong knowledge of purchase order creation, vendor negotiation, and contract management.
• Extensive experience negotiating with major IT vendors (e.g., Google, AWS).
• Proficiency in procurement and vendor management software.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost modeling and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and SaaS procurement.