Manager Procurement Operations

BECU; Washington; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO + exchange program

Volunteer time off + donation match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

BECU is seeking a Manager, Procurement Operations to establish and lead a centralized Buy Desk within Strategic Sourcing. You will design standardized processes, guide spend activities, and strengthen governance across the organization.

You will manage a team, drive transformation, and partner with Finance, Legal, and Risk to deliver efficient, compliant procurement with measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum four years in procurement, purchasing operations, strategic sourcing, procure-to-pay, or vendor management, including at least one year of people leadership.
• Experience interpreting vendor agreements and translating requirements into operational transactions and controls.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a centralized Buy Desk within Strategic Sourcing.
• Develop standardized procurement processes including requisitions, PO management, guided buying, vendor governance, and approvals.
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations ensuring alignment with vendor agreements and pricing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve purchasing challenges and strengthen governance.
• Lead procurement transformation and change management initiatives, including process design and training.
• Develop metrics, analytics, and reporting to improve visibility, compliance, and efficiency.
• Serve as trusted advisor for procurement operations and enterprise controls.

Skills

People leadership

Procurement operations

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Data analysis

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU. You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $131,400.00-$160,300.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $102,200.00 - $189,400.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE

Are you a procurement leader who enjoys building something from the ground up? Do you thrive at the intersection of process improvement, technology, people leadership, and enterprise transformation? BECU is looking for a Manager, Procurement Operations to help establish and lead our centralized Buy Desk within Strategic Sourcing. This is an opportunity to shape how purchasing works across the organization, creating a more streamlined, consistent, and intuitive experience while strengthening financial controls and operational efficiency. We're looking for someone who can think strategically, execute operationally, and bring people along through change. You'll help turn a future-state vision into a sustainable procurement function that delivers meaningful value across BECU.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Establish, launch, and lead BECU’s centralized Buy Desk within Strategic Sourcing, building a scalable procurement operating model that simplifies purchasing, strengthens controls, and improves the employee buying experience.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for procurement operations, establishing clear priorities, service standards, performance expectations, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Design and implement standardized procurement processes, including requisition intake, purchase order management, guided buying, vendor master governance, workflow approvals, and issue resolution.
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations, ensuring purchase orders align with executed vendor agreements, approved pricing, scope, contractual terms, and funding requirements.
• Develop guided buying practices that direct purchasing activity toward preferred vendors, approved catalogs, and established contracts while reducing unnecessary vendor creation, purchasing exceptions, and operational inefficiencies.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, Facilities, and business leaders to resolve purchasing challenges, strengthen governance, and improve enterprise procurement processes.
• Lead procurement transformation and change management initiatives, including workflow design, stakeholder engagement, system testing, communications, training, adoption, and ongoing process stabilization.
• Develop and monitor procurement performance metrics, vendor and spend analytics, and operational reporting to improve purchasing visibility, identify trends, measure compliance, and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for procurement operations, balancing business needs with operational efficiency, service excellence, and enterprise controls.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• The opportunity to build and launch a centralized procurement function from the ground up, shaping how purchasing operates across one of the nation's largest credit unions.
• The ability to influence enterprise-wide procurement transformation by designing processes, implementing new ways of working, and creating a more efficient and intuitive buying experience.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a team while establishing the operational foundation, service standards, and performance measures of a growing procurement capability.
• Exposure to cross-functional leaders across Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, and other business functions as a trusted partner in enterprise change.
• Hands-on experience advancing procure-to-pay capabilities, guided buying, vendor governance, and procurement analytics that strengthen financial and operational controls.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas, leadership, and process improvements will have a lasting impact on BECU’s procurement operations and long-term organizational success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing operations, strategic sourcing, procure-to-pay, vendor management, or a related discipline, including knowledge of purchasing processes and procurement governance, along with at least one year of people leadership, team leadership, or experience coaching, developing, and directing the work of others.
• Experience interpreting vendor agreements, including master service agreements, statements of work, pricing schedules, and service-level requirements, and translating contractual and purchasing requirements into accurate operational transactions and controls.
• Experience analyzing procurement, vendor, or spend data, developing performance measures, identifying operational trends, and translating findings into actionable recommendations, supported by strong communication, stakeholder management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience establishing, launching, transforming, or materially improving a centralized procurement function, Buy Desk, purchasing operations team, or shared services operating model.
• Experience leading enterprise process or system transformation initiatives, including operating model design, workflow development, testing, change management, training, adoption, and stabilization.
• Experience working within financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience implementing or optimizing procure-to-pay systems, purchasing workflows, guided buying capabilities, or vendor master governance processes.
• Experience developing procurement dashboards, spend analytics, operational reporting, or key performance indicators to measure service delivery, compliance, and process effectiveness.
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving adoption of standardized procurement practices across an organization.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an impact? Eager to be part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust operational landscape of BECU. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us.

#BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney

EEO Statement

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

From our very beginning, BECU has been about people helping people. As a financial services cooperative, our purpose has and always will be the same: we work together to best serve our members and improve the financial well‑being of our community. With 90 years and over one million members later, we're still rooted in our values, practices and mission - and even more passionate about our future. As one of the nation's leading credit unions, we're not driven by profit. We're owned by our members and their interests are at the core of everything we do. Now we're growing faster than ever before--but we'll never forget our roots. To continue doing right by our members, we believe we must first do right by our people. Here, you'll receive the resources and support you need to learn, grow and build a meaningful career. Because we know it's our people who make us special.