Sr. Manager, Procurement Operations & Process Governance

About the Role

The Senior Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and governing the end-to-end procurement process—from purchase request to purchase order. This role is responsible for managing the procurement system, ensuring process integrity, and driving operational excellence across vendor setup, item setup, PO requisitions, purchase orders, and approval workflows. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in supplier sourcing, procurement operations, systems management, cost savings and spend analytics, and will serve as a key liaison between procurement, finance, IT, and business stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities

Procurement Process Design & Governance

• Architect and implement a standardized procurement process covering:
• Purchase Request (PR) creation
• PO Requisition and Approval workflows
• Purchase Order (PO) issuance and tracking
• Establish and enforce procurement policies, controls, and compliance standards
• Own and manage procurement system configuration and optimization (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle)
• Manage requisition and purchase orders against current inventory and open purchase orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

 Operational Ownership

• Oversee vendor onboarding and maintenance, including documentation and compliance checks
• Manage item master setup and catalog integrity across categories
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of PO requisitions and approvals
• Collaborate with Finance and AP teams to ensure alignment on payment terms, invoice matching, and reconciliation

 Spend Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor:
• Spend by category, supplier, and business unit
• PO cycle times and approval bottlenecks
• Compliance with preferred suppliers and negotiated contracts
• Provide actionable insights to support sourcing decisions and budget planning

 Stakeholder Engagement & Training

• Partner with internal teams to understand procurement needs and ensure process adoption
• Train users on procurement systems, policies, and best practices
• Act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement and digital transformation in procurement operations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement operations, with a focus on process design, governance, and systems management
• Hands-on experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar tools
• Proven ability to build and scale end-to-end procurement workflows, including purchase request to purchase order lifecycle
• Proficiency in spend analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Experience managing vendor onboarding, item master setup, and catalog maintenance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and manage multiple projects across departments
• High attention to detail in data handling, documentation, and compliance tracking
• Comfortable driving process improvements and system enhancements in dynamic environments

Travel

Minimal travel may be required for stakeholder engagement or system implementation support.

Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 + Bonus