Lead Procurement Business Partner

Snyk

Lead Procurement Business Partner managing procurement for Finance, Legal, and other verticals. Fostering strategic partnerships while optimizing procurement processes and spend management.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeBoston • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the Source-to-Pay lifecycle for G&A commodities, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and procurement operations. Proven ability to leverage modern procurement platforms and drive compliance while optimizing processes through automation and data quality improvements.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationProcurement PlatformsAI-First MindsetStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Source-to-Pay Lifecycle ManagementProcurement AccountingPO ManagementAccrualsSpend ReconciliationWorkflow AutomationData Quality ImprovementGL Coding AccuracyCompliance ControlsRisk Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer-Centric ApproachTime ManagementInfluencing SkillsTenacity and Resilience

Tools & Technologies

CoupaSaaS PlatformsERP SystemsAI-Assisted ToolingBusiness Analytics

Industry Keywords

G&A CommoditiesProfessional ServicesReal EstateCorporate Information SystemsCybersecurityHyperscaler Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Embed within Finance, Legal, Corporate Information Systems, and People leadership, attending planning cycles and supplier strategy discussions
Own the full Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle for all G&A commodities — SaaS, Professional Services, Real Estate & Facilities, Resource Augmentation — including net-new purchases and renewals
Translate complex sourcing and financial concepts for non-procurement stakeholders; build trust through responsiveness and results
Be the face of Procurement for G&A leadership (CFO, CPO, CIO, CEO) — the go-to escalation point for operational issues and spend health updates
Set and communicate budget requirements with FP&A, keep spend within guardrails, and contribute to annual planning
Champion adoption and optimization across G&A, driving compliance, UX improvements, and workflow automation
Partner with Finance Systems, Business Analytics, Strategy, and Accounting to improve data quality, GL coding accuracy, and spend visibility
Partner with Legal, GRC, and Enterprise Security to strengthen contract lifecycle management, TPRM, and risk-appropriate controls
Cut P2P cycle time through automation, self-service, and AI-assisted tooling
Partner with the CIO to rationalize Snyk's SaaS stack, consolidating tools and leveraging Snyk's own AI capabilities over new purchases
Own SaaS/subscription spend currently on credit card, and build a plan to shift it to invoiced billing and/or reseller arrangements
Act as SME for Coupa, identifying process improvements with Accounting and Business Applications
Own month-end close activities — accrual submissions, PO management, spend reconciliation — with Accounting and FP&A
Ensure timely PO creation, receipt matching, and proactive communication of large commitments to Finance
Drive accuracy through scalable open PO reviews and prepaid management
Surface supplier commitment data to support accurate budget-to-actual reporting
Keep every request and PO audit-ready with clean, reportable metadata

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive procurement experience, including 5+ years in enterprise tech, SaaS, cybersecurity or hyperscaler environments
An "AI-first" mindset and curiosity about applying AI to procurement operations
Customer-centric, with a track record of building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence effectively
A bias for action, with strong time management and a natural sense of urgency
Experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation across G&A categories (professional services, real estate/facilities, corporate information systems, HR/workforce)
Working knowledge of procurement-adjacent accounting: accruals, prepaid expenses, PO management, month-end close
Hands-on experience with modern procurement platforms and ERPs
Proven ability to build structure in high-velocity, ambiguous environments without slowing the business down
Strong grasp of controls, segregation of duties, and compliance across Procurement, Legal, Security, and Finance
A passion for turning manual processes into structured, automated, audit-ready systems
Tenacity and resilience to drive results, even in ambiguous settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances