Senior Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies for IT, overseeing the vendor lifecycle from strategic selection to contract governance and renewal.

• This position aims to achieve measurable cost savings, optimize cash flow, and foster process innovation by utilizing advanced negotiation skills, IT commercial knowledge, and AI-enabled tools.

• You will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and manage vendor performance across SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, telecom, and IT professional services.

• Engage in advanced contract negotiations and vendor governance, negotiating intricate enterprise IT agreements (such as Microsoft, cloud providers, and SaaS vendors) with a focus on securing favorable renewal terms, volume discounts, true-ups, and payment optimization.

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle (intake, execution, renewal, termination) and establish/enforce SLAs, performance metrics, and compliance requirements.

• Conduct regular vendor evaluations, escalate performance issues, and implement corrective actions; serve as the primary contact for contractual matters.

• Analyze spending data and market intelligence using AI-enabled analytics to pinpoint consolidation, cost-saving, and total cost of ownership optimization opportunities.

• Utilize AI tools (such as Claude, CLM platforms, and spend analytics) to expedite contract reviews, assist in RFP development, and enhance sourcing decisions.

• Lead initiatives for workflow automation to minimize cycle time, scale procurement capability in streamlined teams, and drive ongoing process improvements.

• Communicate category performance, deal recommendations, and sourcing results to leadership; mentor junior members of the procurement team.

• Drive category strategy and financial performance by collaborating with Finance, IT, Legal, and business units to identify savings opportunities, set benchmarks, and report cash impact against budget targets.

• Execute procurement governance by developing and disseminating policies, processes, and controls across the organization, ensuring consistent adoption and compliance with organizational standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years in procurement/sourcing with at least 2 years focused on IT and technology sourcing (including SaaS, cloud, hardware, telecom, and IT services).

• A proven history of negotiating complex enterprise IT agreements with major vendors and delivering quantifiable annual savings on multi-million-dollar portfolios.

• Demonstrated experience in category strategy, vendor governance, contract negotiation, and management of sourcing projects.

• Preferred: Experience in mid-sized or rapidly growing companies with an emphasis on cost control and working capital efficiency.

• Advanced skills in negotiation and contract management.

• Familiarity with IT commercial models (such as SaaS licensing, cloud commitments, hardware lifecycle, and IT services rate cards).

• Hands-on experience with AI tools (including Claude and ChatGPT) and procurement automation; comfortable with adopting emerging technologies.

• Excellent capabilities in data analysis, financial modeling, and stakeholder communication.

• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational discipline, keen attention to detail, and the ability to influence across Finance, Legal, IT, and executive teams.

• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and a commitment to process innovation and standardization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $1,667 to $1,970 USD per month, with potential for annual performance-based increases.

• Flexible work-from-home arrangements.

• Eligibility for an annual contractor bonus (paid every December) and a wellness bonus.

• Sick leave and paid time off available after three months of employment.

• Maternity/Paternity leave applicable after six months of service.

• Opportunities for internal training.

• A supportive team environment that fosters personal and professional growth.