Procurement Manager

Socket.dev; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracode is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize our procurement lifecycle, negotiate supplier terms, and drive cost efficiencies across software, SaaS, and services. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in procurement with at least 3 years leading a procurement function, deep experience with Concur and NetSuite, and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and business stakeholders to develop sourcing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and professional procurement experience are required.
• 7+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or purchasing.
• At least 3 years leading or owning a procurement function.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience supporting technology organizations (SaaS, cybersecurity, or software).
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and spend management.
• Hands-on with Concur for procurement workflows and expense management.
• Proficient in NetSuite purchasing, vendor management, and related processes.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's procurement function, ensuring efficient, compliant purchasing practices.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software, SaaS, technology, professional services, and indirect spend categories.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and business stakeholders to negotiate favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk.
• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle from vendor selection through contract execution and renewal.
• Evaluate supplier performance and develop strategic vendor relationships.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement automation.
• Develop procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational effectiveness.
• Analyze spend data and provide reporting, metrics, and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives and provide guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Concur

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for an innovative, high-growth, multi-award-winning company in one of the hottest segments of the security market? Look no further than Veracode!

Veracode is a global leader in Application Risk Management for the AI era. Powered by trillions of lines of code scans and a proprietary AI-generated remediation engine, the Veracode platform is trusted by organizations worldwide to build and maintain secure software from code creation to cloud deployment.

Learn more at www.veracode.com, on the Veracode blog, and on LinkedInand Twitter.

Veracode is seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to lead and optimize our procurement function. This individual will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, and driving operational efficiencies while ensuring compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate is a proactive procurement professional with extensive experience building relationships across internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This role requires someone who is comfortable owning the procurement function, improving processes, and providing leadership to procurement initiatives and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's procurement function, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing practices.


• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software, SaaS, technology, professional services, and indirect spend categories.


• Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and business stakeholders to negotiate favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk.


• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle from vendor selection through contract execution and renewal.


• Evaluate supplier performance and develop strategic vendor relationships.


• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement automation.


• Develop procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational effectiveness.


• Analyze spend data and provide reporting, metrics, and recommendations to leadership.


• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.


• Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives and provide guidance to team members and stakeholders.


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.


• 7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or purchasing experience.


• At least 3 years of experience leading, managing, or owning a procurement function, including direct people leadership or serving as the primary procurement leader for an organization.


• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships.


• Experience supporting technology organizations, preferably within SaaS, cybersecurity, or software companies.


• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, supplier performance management, and spend management.


• Hands-on experience with Concur for procurement, purchasing workflows, and expense management.


• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite, including purchasing, vendor management, and procurement-related financial processes.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.


• Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.


• Ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and successfully manage competing priorities.

Compensation Transparency

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Job Grade: {Manager}

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