Procurement Manager

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC); Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC) is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Strategic Sourcing team in its Atlanta Head Office. You will lead end-to-end sourcing across indirect categories including Technology, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, and Strategic Partnerships, delivering measurable value through competitive events and contract negotiations.

You will partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into sourcing scopes, drive cost reductions, and ensure policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience leading sourcing events and negotiating with technology and services suppliers.
• Strong contract terms knowledge, including SaaS and cloud agreements.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major procurement platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for spending analytics.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management across indirect categories.
• Lead RFx events (RFI/RFP/RQF) with tech and business stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier contracts (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs).
• Maintain contract repository hygiene and track renewals/ratios.
• Partner with functions to act as procurement business advisor.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Contract literacy

Project management

SaaS contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.Job SummaryCandescent is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Strategic Sourcing team in our Atlanta Head Office. This role will lead end-to-end sourcing activities across indirect categories, with a focus on Technology, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, and Strategic Partnerships in support of global business operations. The Procurement Manager will partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver measurable value through competitive sourcing events, supplier commercial negotiations, and contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.Key Responsibilities and DeliverablesStrategic Sourcing and Category ManagementExecute sourcing strategies across assigned categories, including market analysis, supplier identification, and total cost of ownership modeling.Lead RFx events, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, from requirements gathering through award recommendation in partnership with technical and business stakeholders.Conduct supplier negotiations on commercial terms, SLAs, pricing structures, and contractual protections to deliver measurable savings and risk mitigation.Contract NegotiationDraft, review, and negotiate supplier contracts, including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, NDAs, order forms, and amendments in partnership with Legal.Maintain contract repository hygiene and proactively track renewals, expirations, and rate escalations.Stakeholder PartnershipServe as the procurement business partner to assigned functions, providing guidance on sourcing process, supplier selection, and policy compliance.Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.Translate business requirements into clear sourcing scopes and evaluation criteria.Supplier and Spend ManagementManage ongoing supplier relationships, including performance reviews for Top 10 suppliers, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze category spend to identify consolidation, demand management, and cost reduction opportunities.Manage the renewal pipeline, ensuring initiatives are triggered with adequate lead time to secure commercial value.Own benefits reporting for assigned projects.Process and Operational ExcellenceOperate procurement workflows within the company’s P2P / S2P platform, such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle, or Workday. Track and report on KPIs including savings, cycle time, and contract compliance.Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and policy adherence.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.10-15 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in technology, financial services, or BPO industries.Demonstrated experience leading sourcing events and negotiating commercial agreements with technology and services suppliers.Strong working knowledge of contract terms and conditions, including SaaS and cloud agreements.Hands-on experience with at least one major procurement platform.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for spending analytics and comfort working with large datasets.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.Hybrid in Atlanta officePreferred DistinctionsProfessional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent.Experience supporting US-, India-, or Europe-headquartered multinationals with cross-time-zone stakeholders.Exposure to fintech, banking software, or regulated financial services categories.Experience with supplier diversity programs and ESG considerations in sourcing.Core CompetenciesNegotiation and influencingAnalytical and data-driven decision makingBusiness acumen and stakeholder managementContract literacy and risk identificationProject management and execution disciplineComfort operating in ambiguity across global teamsStatement to Third Party AgenciesTo ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.