Procurement Manager

Role Overview

• Partner closely with internal Business Owners to facilitate sourcing events and cost analyses, ensuring they obtain the best quality and value for the products and services they need.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and optimization of electronic procurement tools and AI-driven solutions to maximize operational efficiency.
• Partner with Business Owners to lead vendor negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities, acting as a strategic advisor to ensure we achieve the best value for every dollar spent.
• Perform first-pass reviews and light, playbook-based redlines on standard agreements (e.g., SOWs, Order Forms) to accelerate the approval process for the business.
• Act as the central hub for contract intake, ensuring Business Owners provide necessary documentation while efficiently routing agreements to Legal, IT Security, and Finance for final review.
• Assist Business Owners with vendor setup and onboarding, collaborating across departments to transmit the information necessary to get vendors up and running.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the business, providing clear, proactive, and timely updates on contract status from intake to execution.
• Maintain the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) database and central purchase trackers (Google Sheets) to ensure the business has accurate data on renewals and spending.
• Assist in creating user-friendly visual aids and process flowcharts to help stakeholders understand and move through the procurement process more efficiently.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, contract administration, or sourcing, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment.
• Proven ability to drive change and process compliance through communication, education, and relationships, not mandates.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand commercial terms (SOWs, Order Forms) and perform light redlines within a corporate playbook.
• Must be a self-starter who is highly flexible and comfortable in an evolving business where priorities shift based on business needs.
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace (G-Suite) and experience managing contracts within a CLM system (e.g., Ironclad).
• A passion for "clean data" and meticulous organization to ensure nothing falls through the cracks for our business partners.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental and vision plan with low or no premium
• Generous paid time off
• $100 monthly mobile or internet stipend
• Stock options for all employees
• Bonus eligibility for all roles excluding Director and above; Commission eligibility for Sales roles
• Parental leave program
• 401K program