Procurement Manager

Circana

Procurement Manager overseeing sourcing strategies at Circana, enhancing supplier partnerships and organizational spending efficiency.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute end‑to‑end sourcing activities (RFQs, RFPs, renewals) for assigned spend categories in line with procurement policy and category strategies.
Support supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, and negotiations within delegated authority.
Prepare sourcing recommendations supported by data, rationale, and documented approvals.
Act as the primary procurement contact for designated business stakeholders, providing guidance on process and governance.
Support supplier performance management, including issue resolution and service reviews.
Identify and flag supplier, financial, or operational risks with recommended mitigation actions.
Ensure purchase orders, requisitions, and contracts are processed accurately and compliantly.
Track and report savings, benefits, and sourcing outcomes in line with procurement standards.
Maintain audit‑ready documentation and proactively surface policy exceptions or control gaps.
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and business partners to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience sourcing and negotiating SaaS, and professional services agreements.
Strong understanding of software licensing models (subscription, usage‑based, multi‑year, enterprise agreements).
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in Technology, Finance, Legal, and Security.
Solid commercial and analytical skills with the ability to structure recommendations.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing activities with accuracy and discipline.
Strong attention to detail and respect for governance and controls.
Proficiency with contract lifecycle management and procurement tools; advanced Excel skills preferred.
Working knowledge of sourcing processes, contracts, and supplier management fundamentals.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
3–6 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or a related commercial role.
Exposure to supplier negotiations, sourcing events, and contract management.
Experience supporting high-growth or transformation environments.
Professional certification (CPSM, CIPS, CPP) is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingnegotiationcommercial analysissupplier performance managementcontract lifecycle managementprocurementdata analysissoftware licensing modelsadvanced Excel

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailorganizational skillsanalytical skillsstakeholder managementissue resolutiondiscipline

Certifications

CPSMCIPSCPP