Manager, Procurement

The role

This individual will strengthen global procurement and logistics capabilities. They will manage end-to-end sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and serve as a commercial partner to internal stakeholders.

What you will do

• Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies.
• Serve as a commercial partner to internal stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations across pricing, commercial terms, and service-level agreements.
• Develop pricing, scenario, and total-cost models.
• Manage and prioritize assigned purchasing activity with Procurement Operations.
• Deliver strategic spend and category analytics.
• Support logistics and supply continuity strategies.
• Support the evolution of a scalable global procurement operating model.
• Provide execution and decision support to procurement leadership.
• Evaluate processes to implement improvements for efficiency and cost reduction.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Five to ten years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, or a closely related role
• Strong command of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, sourcing best practices, contract renewals, and purchasing operations
• Demonstrated success negotiating commercial terms and developing clear, decision-ready financial and pricing analyses
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and executives and influencing outcomes across functions without relying on direct authority
• Strong project-management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Sound judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, financial services, quantitative trading, or another technically complex environment
• Experience with enterprise resource planning, source-to-pay, contract-management, or procurement platforms such as Oracle, SAP Ariba, GEP, or comparable systems
• Experience supporting and communicating with senior and executive level stakeholders
• Experience with procurement-system implementation and transformation initiatives

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

About the company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. The firm has a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.