Manager, Procurement

MongoDB•Atlanta, GA

7h•$69,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities specifically for the IT and Engineering departments. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will partner closely with IT and Engineering leadership and internal stakeholders to develop and implement tailored procurement strategies that align with business objectives, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure high-quality services and partnerships. You will be expected to have deep expertise in SaaS, IT Infrastructure, DevOps, AV/Hardware, professional services, and other indirect categories. This will be a hybrid in-office role for candidates who can plan to be in the local office for approximately 2 days per week. We are looking to speak with candidates based in Austin TX or Atlanta GA for our hybrid working model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain or a related field
6+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, experience with SaaS-related, IT Infrastructure-related or DevOps categories
Experience in spend analysis, category management, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strategic thinking with a proven track record of delivering results
Understanding of legal contracts and procurement
Proven track record of working with multiple executive stakeholders
Strong consulting skills in change management, project management, and presentation

Nice To Haves

Experience with Coupa
Experience working with Source to Pay tools
Experience with large ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Workday
Familiarity with e-procurement technologies
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT & Engineering stakeholders to understand goals and identify category opportunities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies optimizing cost, quality, and service for IT and Engineering partners across a variety of indirect categories, like technology, professional services, and events
Manage SaaS sprawl by consolidating redundant tools, optimizing license utilization, and ensuring compliance across the technology stack
Analyze IT and Engineering departments spend data to identify cost savings and work with stakeholders to achieve them. Utilize strategic sourcing processes to optimize spending
Advise IT and Engineering leadership on industry trends and supplier performance. Evaluate and manage vendor relationships for optimal performance. Collaborate with senior executives from suppliers to drive value and innovation
Oversee the contract lifecycle, ensuring favorable terms
Improve procurement policies to increase strategic impact in IT and Engineering. Promote e-procurement tool usage to enhance procurement visibility and efficiency