Serve as a strategic business partner to teams such as IT, R&D and G&A—leading early-stage sourcing conversations, aligning procurement strategy to business goals, and driving stakeholder engagement from intake to contract execution
Lead and manage end-to-end sourcing initiatives including market analysis, vendor evaluation, RFPs, contract negotiation, pricing optimization, and renewal planning—ensuring value, speed, and compliance in every transaction
Use data-driven insights to shape sourcing strategy—leverage BI tools like Sigma to build dashboards, track key metrics (e.g., spend under management, savings, supplier SLAs), and identify opportunities for consolidation, savings, or improved forecasting
Act as a sourcing generalist, flexibly supporting cross-functional needs across multiple spend categories while delivering both tactical execution and strategic influence
Champion procurement systems and tools—act as a functional expert in Coupa (contracts, POs) and Expent.ai (intake management), ensuring adoption, efficiency, and continuous optimization of workflows
Build and refine scalable sourcing processes, bringing best practices from SaaS and high-growth environments to improve intake, supplier onboarding, stakeholder engagement, and contract lifecycle management
Partner with Legal, Security, IT, and Finance to drive risk-aware, compliant, and seamless vendor engagements; proactively flag bottlenecks and suggest cross-functional process improvements
Establish proactive vendor and renewal management rhythms—track renewals 90+ days in advance, engage stakeholders early, and recommend negotiation strategies or transitions based on performance and business alignment
Educate and enable employees across the organization on procurement tools, sourcing best practices, and policies—helping scale a procurement culture that values efficiency, accountability, and strategic value creation
Bring a builder’s mentality and continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to modernize, automate, and elevate the sourcing experience for the business.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a high-growth SaaS, technology, or digital-first environment
Demonstrated category management experience across IT, R&D and G&A, including managing complex renewals, vendor transitions, and business case development
Proven ability to operate as a trusted strategic advisor to business stakeholders, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams (Legal, IT, Security, Finance)
Experience with data-driven sourcing and cost optimization strategies; comfortable using BI tools (e.g., Sigma, Looker, Tableau) to extract insights, drive visibility, and influence decision-making
Skilled at leading contract negotiations, supplier due diligence, and ensuring alignment with legal and compliance standards
Strong process orientation with a builder’s mindset—able to establish scalable workflows in areas like intake, sourcing pipeline visibility, and procurement operations
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement; enthusiastic about deploying AI-enabled tools and automation (e.g., Omnea, Coupa, Glean, Sigma) to elevate the procurement experience
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical discipline

Benefits

Eligible for a bonus
Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementmarket analysisvendor evaluationcontract negotiationpricing optimizationdata-driven sourcingcategory managementcost optimizationcontract lifecycle management

Soft Skills

strategic advisorcommunicationrelationship-buildingprocess orientationorganizational skillsability to manage competing prioritiesinnovationcontinuous improvementbuilder's mindsetstakeholder engagement