Procurement Manager

Vertice; Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Growth mindset culture

Diversity and collaboration

Job summary

Vertice is looking for a Procurement Manager based in Paris to optimize SaaS procurement for clients. In this role, you will engage with key SaaS vendors, develop sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle.

With 3-6 years of experience and strong negotiation skills, you'll play a critical role in delivering services to a diverse portfolio of accounts. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing startup that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of commercial experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or consulting.
• Experience in high-volume transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for service delivery to a portfolio of accounts.
• Negotiate SaaS deals on behalf of customers.
• Maintain strong customer relationships.
• Develop software commercial category strategies.
• Understand stakeholder requirements and technology strategy.

Skills

Negotiation expertise

Clear communication

Stakeholder management

Creative thinking

High-value transactions

Job description

As a Procurement Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in optimising SaaS procurement for our customers. You'll partner closely to develop strategic sourcing plans, navigate negotiations with key SaaS vendors, and oversee supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be accountable for Vertice’s service delivery into a portfolio of accounts, supported by Vertice’s broader delivery capability and resources.
• You’ll work with a range of customers, some of the fastest growing and best known in the world, negotiating SaaS deals on their behalf.
• You’ll work closely with the Vertice account management and sales teams to maintain strong relationships with our customers.
• You’ll act as the primary buy‑side contact for our customers, ensuring that their commercial objectives are met.
• You’ll work alongside your customers to develop software commercial category strategies, jointly targeting the areas of greatest commercial benefit.
• Work with senior stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their requirements, purchase objectives and technology strategy.

Requirements

• You are a clear, confident and compelling communicator — in writing, in conversation and in front of C‑suite stakeholders.
• You’ll be experienced in high‑volume and high‑value transactions in a buying or selling capacity.
• You will bring real negotiation expertise to the role, with an in‑depth knowledge of the available levers to pull and strategies to employ to get the best result across from SaaS vendors.
• You’ll be a creative thinker that challenges customers and suppliers to help reach desired outcomes.
• You’re effective in managing stakeholder expectations, providing constructive challenge and ensuring all key objectives and timelines are met.
• You will bring 3‑6 years of commercial experience in an indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement consulting experience.

Why join Vertice?

• Be a part of a fast‑growing, innovative startup that is changing the way businesses buy and sell SaaS.
• Work with passionate and talented teams that value your contributions and expertise.
• Be part of a culture that promotes a growth mindset, transparency, collaboration, understanding and diversity.
• Share in our success with equity options.

Vertice is an equal opportunities employer, although you must be legally able to work in the specified region of the job.