Procurement Manager

Company: Ingenio
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

How you'll be impactful:
As our first Procurement hire, you will have a unique opportunity to establish the global procurement function from the ground up. Reporting to the Controller, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, timely procurement services. Your influence will extend across the business, helping to build strong vendor relationships, streamline operations, and ensure that procurement strategies are fully aligned with the company's overarching goals. This is a high-impact role that will directly contribute to our success.
Please note: This role will be required to be in our SF office at minimum 2x/week (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
What you'll be doing:
Sourcing Management

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• Develop global procurement processes and policies to support strategic and financial goals, ensuring the process is well-documented and transparent.
  
• Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking and competitive quotes.
  
• Conduct RFP and lead cross-functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company policies.
  
• Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders balancing business deliverables, legal interests, and pricing.
  
• Provide global contract expertise for sourcing Information Technology products and services.
  
  Supplier Management
  
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  • Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and evaluate vendor performance to ensure the quality and reliability of supplies.
    
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to procurement.
    
  • Identify and resolve supplier-related challenges promptly to maintain seamless operations.
    
    Contract Management
    
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    • Act as liaison between the Legal team, Suppliers, and the business.
      
    • Ensure contract execution & retention through electronic signature process.
      
    • Administer Linksquares, our contract management solution.
      
    • Facilitate effective contract management, including monitoring of supplier agreement expirations, terminations, or renewals.
      
    • Provide timely updates, support management reporting of quarterly reports, and address any issues quickly.
      
      What you'll need to be successful:
      
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      • Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years of experience in procurement management of technology and software purchases.
        
      • Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools (Coupa, LinkSquares, Tipalti, IronClad).
        
      • Proven abilities in Contract Negotiation / Vendor Management. / Influencing Skills.
        
      • Demonstrated advanced skills in negotiating and formulating technology contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and labor law risks.
        
      • Ability to work well in a high-paced dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required.
        
      • Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative as a self-starter.
        
      • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
        
      • Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form.
        
      • Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required.
        
      • Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required.
        
      • Ability to present to C-level executives / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics.
        
        Perks & Benefits:
        
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        • Friendly, talented, collaborative and entrepreneurial team
          
        • Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
          
        • Generous holiday and PTO policies (including Birthday PTO!)
          
        • Summer Fridays
          
        • 401k matching program
          
        • Lunch
          
        • Technology stipends
          
        • Wellness allowance
          
        • Training and development opportunities and allowance
          
        • Fun and inclusive digital, and (in the future) in-person events
          
        • Employee groups - DEI committee, fun committee, wellness group and more
          
          Pay Transparency:
          The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$170,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
          This role does not offer visa sponsorship or support for H-1B, OPT, or other work visas. Candidates must already possess valid work authorization to be eligible for this position.
          
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