Senior Manager, Procurement

Rithum; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manager of Procurement, where you will lead a dynamic team to optimize spending and enhance operational efficiency. This role is pivotal in developing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts with major companies like AWS and Salesforce. You'll collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and improve processes while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions. With a focus on work-life balance and professional growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a trusted commerce network. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in procurement, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

6% 401(k) match

20 days Paid Time Off

12 weeks primary caregiver leave

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

$65/month Remote work stipend

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related professional experience with a focus on procurement.
• Experience in vendor relationships and corporate financial positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team.
• Negotiate enterprise-level contracts with key vendors.
• Manage the procurement process for various spending categories.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Procurement Policies Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

ZIP Procurement Tool

Job description

Rithum is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.

Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.

Overview

As the Senior Manager of Procurement, you are a critical resource in enabling our growth while ensuring we optimize our spending. In this role, you are responsible for leading an efficient procurement function through a combination of people, process, and systems to ensure we access the right tools in an effective manner to power our business. In this role, you are responsible for collaborating closely with team members across the organization and must be willing to work standard business hours Central Standard Time or Eastern Standard Time (Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm).

Responsibilities

1. Hire, build, lead and mentor a high performing team of Rithum Procurement professionals.
2. Maintain Rithum's ZIP vendor purchasing management system, enabling visibility into upcoming contracts and renewals.
3. Maintain policies, procedures, and objectives for the procurement of goods and services, with a focus on software.
4. Support procurement for all spending categories, making the process easy and efficient for the team and compliant with customer contracts and regulatory expectations (e.g., SOC-2, Data Privacy, etc.).
5. Develop and negotiate enterprise level contracts with key vendors, including AWS, Salesforce, Microsoft, etc.
6. Lead the life cycle of vendor contracts with a focus on continuing service improvements and expense reduction.
7. Pursue cost reduction opportunities through negotiation with vendors, consolidating spend, and the identification and elimination of redundancies in software and other spending.
8. Create internal reference materials and deliver stakeholder training to encourage proper process adherence and understanding.
9. Manage Rithum’s global corporate real estate and facilities portfolio, including negotiating and renewing real estate leases and co-working space arrangements.
10. Develop and maintain close collaborative partnerships with other key internal Rithum teams, including Legal, People, Finance, and IT.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. 8+ years of closely related professional experience
2. At least 4 years of experience in a corporate financial position
3. At least 2 years of recent experience in a people management role
4. At least 1 year of experience with vendor relationships / contracting
5. Proven knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and systems.
6. Ability to stand firm on fair and best practices and effectively negotiate under high pressure situations.
7. Able to work standard business hours Central Standard Time or Eastern Standard Time (Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm).
8. Excellent communication, organization and follow-through skills to interact with all levels of staff as well as outside parties.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
2. Experience with ZIP procurement tool is preferred

Travel Required
Up to 10%

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What It’s Like To Work At Rithum

When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.

As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.

At Rithum You Will

1. Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
2. Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
3. Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
4. Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
5. Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.

Benefits

1. Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
2. A 6% 401(k) match
3. Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company-Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day; at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days
4. 12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
5. Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
6. Pet insurance
7. Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
8. Life insurance 2x salary
9. Access to the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program
10. $65/month Remote work stipend for internet
11. Culture and team-building activities
12. Tuition assistance
13. Career development opportunities
14. Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year

Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law for qualified applicants. If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the application process, please reach out to us by completing the Accommodations Request Form. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we're here to ensure a seamless experience as you explore opportunities with our team.