Procurement Manager
Core
Lead global procurement strategy, policies, and processes for a sovereign AI and national cyber-defense company, overseeing the full Procure-to-Pay lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager
Builds
Global procurement systems, vendor contracts, and spend management frameworks
Domain
Cyber-defense / National security / Software procurement
Required skills
Global procurement strategy, Procure-to-Pay lifecycle management, ERP system integration (NetSuite), vendor contract negotiation, software solution procurement, hardware procurement, framework agreements with OEMs, procurement metrics and KPIs, project management
Preferred skills
Experience with Zip procurement tools, deep knowledge of tech market vendors, training internal stakeholders on procurement systems
Technologies
NetSuite, Zip
Responsibilities
Build procurement strategy, policies, and guidelines; Lead Procurement system tool implementation and ERP integration; Manage Procure-to-Pay cycle including budgeting, sourcing, and cost reduction; Lead contracts and negotiations with vendors; Collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, IT, and Security; Manage day-to-day vendor relationships; Provide spending insights and metrics; Train internal stakeholders on procurement processes; Handle ad-hoc contracting requests and monitor renewals
