Procurement Manager

The role

You will optimize SaaS procurement for customers by developing strategic sourcing plans and negotiating with vendors. You will manage supplier relationships and deliver commercial strategies to meet customer objectives.

What you will do

• Deliver service into a portfolio of accounts
• Support strategic private-equity relationships to contribute to the sales pipeline
• Negotiate SaaS deals on behalf of customers
• Maintain strong relationships with account management and sales teams
• Act as the primary buy-side contact for customers
• Develop software commercial category strategies with customers
• Work with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and technology strategy

Required qualifications

• Clear, confident and compelling communicator in writing, conversation and in front of C-suite stakeholders
• Experienced in high volume and high value transactions in a buying or selling capacity
• Real negotiation expertise with in-depth knowledge of levers and strategies for SaaS vendors
• Creative thinker that challenges customers and suppliers
• Effective in managing stakeholder expectations and meeting objectives and timelines
• Commercial experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement consulting
• Commercially savvy to identify opportunities for revenue and customer portfolio growth

Benefits

• Every permanent employee holds equity

Before you apply

• You must be legally able to work in the specified region of the job
• AI-assisted tools are used to help review and assess applications

About the company

Vertice is an AI procurement platform that helps finance and procurement teams buy technology smarter and save money. The company is backed by $100M+ from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners.