Job Posted: July 17, 2024
Location: NAMER
Hi there!
We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Procurement who will be responsible for overseeing Zapier’s vendor purchasing, including sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services for our company’s operations.
In this role reports to the Controller. You’ll work closely with Zapien’s across the organization, as well as our Security, Legal, and IT teams in ensuring that needs of the organization are obtained in a timely, yet compliant fashion. A successful Manager, Procurement brings expertise in developing and implementing procurement strategies to support the needs of the organization, including managing the procurement processes, providing leadership, collaborating with internal stakeholders, sourcing suppliers, and negotiating favorable terms.
If you want to advance your career at a fast-growing, profitable, impact-driven company, read on…
About You:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is a plus.
Experience navigating and administering Zip, our procurement tool, and Ironclad, our contract management system, a plus.
At least 5-7 years of experience in technology or SaaS industry procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with a background in a strong internal control environment preferred.
Proven experience in negotiating multiple contracts simultaneously, managing supplier relationships at scale, and implementing procurement strategies to drive cost savings and efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a small team and provide leadership through mentorship and guidance, setting the strategy for procurement organization wide.
Experience in developing and implementing procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, evaluate supplier performance, and identify opportunities for improvement in the procurement process.
Experience in managing budgets and tracking procurement spend against approved budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and provide guidance on procurement-related issues.
Experience in conducting research, analyzing data, and developing metrics to measure the effectiveness of the procurement process and drive continuous improvement.
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to procurement practices, compliance, and risk management.
Things You’ll Do:
Develop and implement procurement strategies to support the needs of the organization.
Manage the procurement process from start to finish including collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and placing orders ensuring that procurement activities align with business goals.
Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions for Zapier, in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Build strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring that Zapier purchasing needs are met.
Provide leadership to the Procurement team to ensure team deliverables and goals are met, while championing opportunities for growth and development.
Develop and maintain accurate records of procurement documentation including contracts.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and provide guidance on best practices for sourcing suppliers.
Provide guidance and support to other departments on procurement-related issues.
Develop and manage the Request for Proposal (“RFP”) process, providing guidance and support to users in order to ensure efficiency and thoroughness.
Identify gaps and implement improvements to our procurement processes.
Stay informed and conduct market research on trends and industry best practices, to identify potential new suppliers and make informed procurement decisions.
Work closely with the Finance, Planning and Analysis teams to develop spend forecasts, including tracking spend requests against approved budgets.
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (“KPIs”) to measure the effectiveness of the procurement process and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and address any issues or concerns.
How to Apply
At Zapier, we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us better, which is why we have a non-standard application process designed to promote inclusion and equity. We're looking for the best fit for each of our roles, regardless of the type of education or companies in your background, so we encourage you to apply even if your skills and experiences don’t exactly match the job description. All we ask is that you answer a few in-depth questions in our application that would typically be asked at the start of an interview process. This helps speed things up by letting us get to know you and your skillset a bit better right out of the gate. Please be sure to answer each question; the resume and CV fields are optional.
After you apply, you are going to hear back from us—even if we don’t see an immediate fit with our team. In fact, throughout the process, we strive to never go more than seven days without letting you know the status of your application. We know we’ll make mistakes from time to time, so if you ever have questions about where you stand or about the process, just ask your recruiter!
Zapier is an equal-opportunity employer and we're excited to work with talented and empathetic people of all identities. Zapier does not discriminate based on someone's identity in any aspect of hiring or employment as required by law and in line with our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity. Our code of conduct provides a beacon for the kind of company we strive to be, and we celebrate our differences because those differences are what allow us to make a product that serves a global user base. Zapier will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
Zapier is committed to inclusion. As part of this commitment, Zapier welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will work to provide reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact jobs@zapier.com.
Application Deadline:
The anticipated application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later, or if the position is filled.
Even though we’re an all-remote company, we still need to be thoughtful about where we have Zapiens working. Check out this resource for a list of countries where we currently cannot have Zapiens permanently working.