Procurement & Vendor Manager

Job summary

The role involves managing procurement processes for software licenses and office hardware in a rapidly growing organization. The primary focus is on auditing and optimizing software spend, negotiating contracts, and establishing effective vendor management practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and vendor management, particularly with SaaS and software licensing.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings through effective negotiation and contract management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing across various departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, less-structured environment and build processes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Audit and map current software license expenditures, identifying redundant licenses.
• Clean up the software portfolio by eliminating unnecessary tools and adjusting seat counts.
• Create and maintain a renewals calendar to manage contract reviews.
• Negotiate renewals and new contracts to optimize costs and terms.
• Manage the procurement of office hardware, including laptops and AV equipment.
• Lead negotiations on vendor contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and department heads to align procurement with business needs.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to analyze contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in procurement or a related field.

Tools

• Familiarity with software asset management (SAM) tools or spend-management platforms is a plus.