Procurement

• Build and implement a strategic sourcing framework that drives efficiency, compliance, and agility in purchasing software, cloud services, and business partnerships.
• Oversee procurement operations to ensure all requests flow smoothly through the right reviews and approval paths while meeting SLAs for speed and compliance.
• Partner with CISO and IT teams to ensure software purchases are secure, complementary to our existing stack, and optimized for cost.
• Serve as system admin for Zip, maintaining and improving workflows that guide stakeholders through each stage of the SaaS and services procurement lifecycle.
• Advise business partners on procurement policy and best practices, ensuring expectations are managed and decisions align with company standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Finance to monitor and optimize cloud spend, surfacing insights that drive budget efficiency.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Vendor Management

• Join our Global Supply Management team as a Category Manager – Specialty Materials.
• Support and execute sourcing strategies for highly specialized and regulated material categories.
• Help manage a complex and strategically important supply base.
• Partner closely with Operating Units, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Technical Sourcing, Supply Network, and supplier partners.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, mitigate risk, and drive cost optimization.
• Monitor tissue source availability, biologic material requirements, supplier capacity and capabilities, inventory posture, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings, inflation mitigation, contract coverage improvement, process optimization, supplier consolidation, supplier development, and value improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, R&D, and Technical Sourcing to support supplier qualification, audits, change control, material validations, supplier corrective actions, traceability expectations, and compliance with Medtronic requirements for biologic and tissue-based materials.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams, facilitate alignment across stakeholders, communicate project and supplier developments, and influence internal and external partners without direct authority.
• Use spend analytics, supplier scorecards, contract coverage data, savings and inflation dashboards, risk tools, and business intelligence.

Category Sourcing Manager – Specialty Material

• Preparation and issuance of RFP’s
• Place purchase orders of medium complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirements for various complex subcontract (Cost Type, Incentive Type, Firm Fixed, etc.).
• Support negotiation strategies and Support formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, scope, Terms & Conditions).
• Perform price and cost analysis techniques in support of proposals.
• Nurture professional business relationships with first tier subcontractors.
• Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, etc) to achieve objectives.
• Maintain PO's to ensure accurate and timely supplier delivery information.

Manager, Procurement

• Maintain and deepen Nava’s relationships with existing cooperative purchasing vehicles, state-specific procurement mechanisms, and schedule contract holders
• Conduct regular outreach and engagement with vehicle administrators and state procurement officials to keep Nava positioned as an active, compliant, and preferred vendor on existing vehicles
• Monitor utilization rates and activity on current vehicles; identify underperforming vehicles and develop strategies to increase engagement or reactivate dormant relationships
• Track contract vehicle renewal timelines, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations; coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure Nava meets all vehicle-level requirements proactively
• Serve as Nava’s primary relationship owner with vehicle administrators, cooperative purchasing organizations, and state procurement bodies
• Identify procurement vehicles, cooperative agreements, and acquisition pathways in priority states where Nava currently lacks coverage or where gaps create a competitive disadvantage
• Develop and execute a vehicle establishment roadmap, prioritizing new cooperative agreements, schedule contracts, and state-specific vehicles that open doors in key target states before pursuits require them
• Lead the application, onboarding, and activation process for new vehicles; coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Contracts to ensure compliance and timely execution
• Build and maintain a current vehicle map that tracks which vehicles Nava is on, which are actively used, and which represent untapped entry points by territory
• Lead the early operationalization of Nava’s NASPO ValuePoint agreement, including identifying the incremental infrastructure, processes, and marketing efforts required to support NASPO at scale
• Develop a NASPO-specific go-to-market plan that identifies target states, outreach strategies, and activation milestones for the first 6–12 months
• Coordinate with the GTM and Communications teams to develop NASPO-specific marketing and nurturing materials that increase state awareness of and confidence in purchasing through the vehicle
• Track NASPO pipeline activity and utilization; report on vehicle performance and surface recommendations for improving activation and revenue contribution
• Provide per-territory acquisition pathway recommendations integrated directly into Capture Engineer territory capture plans, answering “how does this state buy services like ours” before the relationship conversation advances far enough to matter
• Conduct competitive vehicle analysis: identify where competitors are positioned on cooperative vehicles that could lock Nava out of procurements, and develop strategies to close those gaps preemptively
• Advise Capture Managers on activated pursuits where vehicle selection is a competitive variable
• Research and analyze state-specific procurement authority, sole-source pathways, emergency procurement options, and cooperative vehicle eligibility to ensure Nava has a viable acquisition route for every priority opportunity
• Maintain a landscape of cooperative purchasing organizations (NASPO, NCPA, SEWP, state-specific cooperatives) and advise on Nava’s positioning relative to each

Procurement Vehicle Strategist

• Develop and maintain best practice Procurement to Pay (P2P) processes that maximize the value for the business, the experience for the internal customers and the partnership with an inclusive supplier base.
• Manage and maintain, based on business segment requirements, supplier/vendor categories, support business case development for on-going business needs and projects, and ensure strategic sourcing initiatives are embraced.
• Ownership of assigned product category including, spend analytics, category and supplier performance management, risk identification, analysis, and mitigation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies.
• Strategic engagement with supplier communities to develop and implement initiatives that enable profitable growth.
• Develop category and market expertise that allows the organization to effectively compete in target market segments; this includes market trends and competitive analysis, as inputs to the development of our assortment strategy.

Procurement Category Lead

• Support vendor management activities with a focus on financial oversight, operational performance, and service delivery monitoring
• Ensure vendor work is accurately tracked, invoiced correctly, and aligned to contractual expectations and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Partner with internal business areas and vendors to provide transparency into vendor spend, validate financial accuracy, and identify opportunities for cost savings and overall performance improvement
• Manage and track vendor Purchase Orders (POs)
• Review, validate, and reconcile vendor invoices for accuracy against contracts, rates, and delivered services
• Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies in partnership with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Track vendor spend against budget and provide regular reporting on financial performance
• Ensure financial transparency across all vendor engagements
• Track and report vendor Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance
• Identify SLA misses and ensure appropriate credits, penalties, or remediation plans are applied
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to monitor performance trends and drive accountability
• Support development of performance scorecards and reporting dashboards
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through invoice validation, utilization tracking, and performance insights
• Support financial analysis to improve efficiency and reduce vendor spend

Vendor Management Coordinator

• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle activities for complex or high-risk supplier engagements, including intake, strategy, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementation support.
• Partner with business stakeholders, Supplier Management, Third Party Risk Management, Legal, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with business objectives, policy expectations, and risk requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing approaches that optimize cost, mitigate risk, improve supplier performance, and support business and category objectives.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier communications, proposal evaluations, scorecards, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial, operational, governance, and risk-related terms while balancing value, speed, stakeholder needs, and enterprise risk tolerance.
• Coordinate contract development and execution to ensure agreements include required corporate terms, service requirements, regulatory expectations, and appropriate risk protections.
• Drive stakeholder alignment throughout the sourcing lifecycle to support sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation decisions, and timely execution of sourcing events.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to less experienced sourcing professionals, contract analysts, and business partners.
• Track and communicate sourcing progress, value delivery, risk considerations, and implementation readiness.

Lead Sourcing Consultant, Procurement

• Manage the procurement team and establish effective performance measures and metrics.
• Ensure that team members maintain the appropriate knowledge to issue purchase orders in compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements, manage suppliers effectively, produce accurate metrics, and perform assigned purchasing tasks.
• Provide on the job training, coaching, and support to address skill and knowledge gaps.
• Support team members as they work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify, define, and refine scopes of supply, purchasing requirements, and statements of work necessary for successful procurement activities.
• Oversee compliance with all procurement processes and ensure that all required approvals are obtained prior to the release of purchase orders.
• Collaborate with internal specialists to resolve conflicts and mitigate risks associated with terms and conditions that deviate from standard company purchase order terms.
• Additionally, support supplier engagement activities including negotiations, supplier performance management, and recovery efforts with critical suppliers when necessary.

Senior Manager, Procurement

• Responsible for being a liason between the direct fulfillment program manager, demand planners and the DB Schenker BTS fulfillment site.
• Ensure that all commitments from the various demand planning groups are within the agreed upon product lead times.
• Resolve delays in providing the needed material within the agreed upon timeline.
• Manage the lead times of all POs placed on behalf of the customer and report on agreed upon lead times.
• Expedite PO’s as needed.
• Ensure the recommit process is followed as needed.
• Review the back log report and coordinate any escalations with the supplier and review these recommits and any rejected expedited requests.
• Review the suppliers build/ship plans ensuring the plan will meet the commitments based on the PO commit dates.
• Review potential on time shipment, OTS, issues to eliminate any orders shipping after the scheduled date or OTS, and document the issues and report on these issues weekly.
• Manually scheduling of orders falling outside of the product's scheduled lead time with the supplier and identify reasons why product is not scheduled within lead time.
• Monitor lead time of all POs ensuring the POs are shipped within lead time and reporting on the lead time commitment obtainment and manage the process why the lead time was not obtained to correct any issues.

Procurement Specialist

• Develop and implement a comprehensive venue sourcing strategy that optimizes costs while maintaining the quality and suitability of event locations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with venue vendors, negotiating favorable terms, and securing the best possible rates and contracts.
• Lead by example, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the delivery high-quality results along with presentations to multiple departments and leadership teams.
• Work closely with finance and event planning teams to develop budgets and cost estimates for venue procurement, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Conduct market research to identify potential venues that align with event requirements.
• Draft and review contracts with venues, including terms, conditions, cancellation policies, and liability agreements. Ensure all contracts comply with legal and organizational standards.
• Analyze potential risks associated with selected venues and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard event success.
• Collaborate with event operations and management teams to understand event objectives, audience needs, and event logistics to ensure venues meet all necessary requirements.
• Advocate for sustainable venue practices and work towards integrating eco-friendly options in venue selection.
• Measure and track the performance of venue procurement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Procurement Manager – Competitions, Camps, Corporate

• Build strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the Beer business
• Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources
• Synthesize learnings from various sources to create clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint
• Effectively educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications
• Partner with Sales team to engage external retailer buying team in defined territories with goal of identifying opportunities to grow the Beer category
• Use space planning software to effectively merchandise the beer department according to category and retailer strategy

Manager, Category – Large Format

• Execute global procurement and logistics operations supporting CDN, network, and datacenter infrastructure deployments, ensuring hardware is delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage supplier relationships, strategic sourcing activities, and contract negotiations to optimize cost, quality, delivery performance, and long-term vendor partnerships.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement and logistics processes, including RFQs, purchase orders, supplier onboarding, transportation, customs compliance, inventory management, and deployment readiness.
• Review and approve purchase orders and supplier invoices, partnering with Finance and Accounting to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and timely payment processing.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier optimization, freight management, process improvements, and operational efficiencies while monitoring supplier performance and inventory health.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Infrastructure Acquisition Managers, Datacenter Operations, Finance, and project teams to mitigate supply chain risks and support global infrastructure expansion.

Senior Logistics, Procurement Analyst

• Own the end-to-end vehicle sourcing lifecycle.
• Negotiate directly with global OEMs for hardware required.
• Collaborate with Engineering to define vehicle specifications.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPI-driven scorecards.

Director – Fleet Vehicle Procurement, Strategic Sourcing

• Negotiate and contract for the sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing, and the licensing of intellectual property
• Represent the company and support external negotiations to a broad set of customers
• Prepare, negotiate, execute, interpret and administer legally binding contractual agreements
• Coordinate with other internal functional disciplines
• Summarize contractual issues and support development of creative solutions and risk mitigation

Contract Management Specialist – Associate, Experienced, Senior

• Lead and scale a high-performing team of Category Managers. You will act as a "Manager of Leaders," setting the long-term vision for Waymo’s external workforce and services ecosystem across Engineering, Ops, and Corporate functions.
• Partner with the Vendor Enablement Office and executive stakeholders (Engineering, Marketing, Safety, Ops) to design global outsourcing footprints for critical functions like Mapping, Labeling, and Hardware. You will drive alignment on the $100M+ portfolio, shifting from transactional vendor usage to strategic capability building.
• Cultivate high-level relationships with key market leaders in the BPO and Engineering Services landscape. You will bridge the gap between Waymo’s internal needs and external market capabilities, establishing deep partnerships that unlock innovation and preferential access to talent.
• Lead the category strategy and transformation roadmap for Waymo’s critical operations, ensuring resilience, scalability, and cost-optimization to support rapid market expansion.
• Architect complex, bespoke commercial agreements for Hardware Engineering Services and technical outsourcing, introducing outcome-based models that share risk and reward with strategic partners.
• Own the governance framework for Third-Party Risk in the services sector, ensuring IP protection and data security compliance across a global supplier base.

Team Lead, Global Enterprise Outsourcing Services Category Manager

• Process purchase orders, transfers, and invoices to support operational purchasing requirements
• Track inventory levels and support replenishment activities based on established guidelines
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather purchasing requirements and address routine inquiries
• Communicate with vendors to support order placement, status updates, and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and system data
• Assist with reporting and data collection related to purchasing activities and inventory levels
• Support purchasing workflow processes and system utilization

Associate Purchasing Specialist

• Manage the enterprise Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program
• Administer the enterprise P-Card program, including application approvals, credit limits, audits, disputes, and account maintenance
• Provide training and support to cardholders and managers
• Review and process purchase requisitions
• Execute sourcing activities, primarily for IT-related goods and services
• Issue requests for quotes (RFQs) and evaluate supplier responses
• Lead supplier onboarding, validation, and approval processes
• Ensure data accuracy for supplier profiles and payment details in Coupa
• Manage transactional supplier relationships and conduct reviews
• Support and manage contract lifecycle activities
• Analyze bid data and support supplier selection

Procurement & Purchasing Card Specialist

• Define and execute the enterprise-wide procurement strategy aligned to business, financial, and technology priorities
• Establish the vision, operating model, and organizational design for the P2P function
• Build and lead a high-performing organization, including leadership pipeline, talent strategy, and culture
• Advise executive leadership on spend, supplier strategy, and market dynamics
• Define supplier segmentation, governance, and performance
• Build strategic partnerships that drive innovation and resilience
• Represent the company with key suppliers and industry partners
• Oversee end-to-end P2P operations across the enterprise, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and service excellence
• Drive enterprise sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiations to deliver measurable value
• Own and lead the enterprise procurement transformation agenda, including digital modernization of P2P—implement automation, AI/ML, and advanced analytics
• Own the enterprise procurement risk posture, including regulatory compliance, third-party risk, and contractual governance
• Establish and enforce policies, controls, and audit frameworks to ensure compliance and accountability
• Partner with support functions—including, but not limited to legal, finance, risk, and security—to mitigate enterprise risk

VP, Procurement

• Manage IT software procurement and the IT asset lifecycle, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS licensing.
• Negotiate software contracts, SLAs, renewals, and data sovereignty clauses.
• Develop and score RFPs/RFQs for enterprise IT software and services.
• Conduct TCO and ROI analysis for technology investments.
• Manage software vendor relationships and renewal strategy.

IT Software Procurement Analyst – SaaS, Licensing

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for capital construction and facilities projects
• Lead sourcing and competitive bid processes for construction and facilities projects
• Draft, negotiate, and manage construction contracts and MSAs
• Partner closely with project managers and operations to support active construction and maintenance projects
• Establish performance expectations and service levels for contractors

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