[Hiring] Senior Manager, Procurement @Advarra

Role Description

Advarra seeks a Senior Manager, Procurement to lead a Procurement strategy for approximately $75M in indirect spending across seven categories. The Senior Manager, Procurement will:

• Lead a Procurement strategy for which Advarra has a blueprint and framework built out.
• Lead and set Strategic Sourcing activities for two strategic categories.
• Build and lead a Procurement Team.
• Reach across segments, functions, and sites to develop, plan, and source goods and services.
• Continuously improve vendor-provided goods and services to benefit Advarra.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, engineering, technology, or similar.
• Five or more years of experience in Procurement as a Category Manager with experience sourcing Technology and Business Services.
• Professional negotiation experience and training to lead effective vendor negotiations with new or renewing vendors.
• Experience in an organization with a mature Source-to-Pay Process enabled by the appropriate systems such as ERPs, Spend Visibility Tools, and Contract Lifecycle Management tools.
• A Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) designation, or similar.

Requirements

• Willingness to challenge the status quo and current vendor relationships to benefit Advarra.
• High emotional intelligence, tact, and composure to work well with internal stakeholders and vendor representatives.
• Talent for data analytics, master data management, and information presentation required to organize and track vendor spend data and master data and measure and report value realized from Procurement activities.
• Experience working across functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Technology, Operations, and others.
• Strong communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $214,000.
• Salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
• This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base salary.
• Health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.