Principal Procurement Manager
Core
Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategy, complex sourcing, and commercial negotiations to drive cost efficiency and risk mitigation for a technology company.
Role type
Principal Procurement Manager (Strategic IC)
Builds
Enterprise procurement strategies, supplier portfolios, and commercial agreements for SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and technology services.
Domain
Technology / Procurement & Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, contract governance, supplier performance management, procurement analytics, total-cost-of-ownership modeling, risk mitigation, stakeholder influence, process transformation
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience in high-growth technology environments, expertise in AI and automation tools for procurement
Technologies
SaaS, IaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise software, procurement analytics platforms, AI/automation tools
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end procurement processes including intake, sourcing strategy, due diligence, and contract execution. Develop and execute enterprise-wide procurement strategies for technology services. Negotiate complex, high-value commercial agreements and contracts. Lead high-complexity sourcing initiatives like RFPs and competitive bidding. Establish supplier governance frameworks and manage supplier performance reviews. Translate procurement data into strategic insights for executive leadership. Mentor procurement team members and drive process transformation initiatives.
Seniority
Principal, strategic partner to executive leadership
