Senior Procurement Manager

Wonder; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,600 - 147,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Job summary

Wonder is seeking an experienced Procurement leader to manage technology category sourcing across SaaS, cloud, and professional services. You will engage stakeholders, drive cost savings, and consolidate suppliers across Wonder and its brands in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes strategic negotiation, risk management, and collaboration with Finance, IT, Legal, and other teams to optimize spend and vendor performance.

Job description

Everything's on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.

Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they're craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.

Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.

Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.

About The Opportunity

This role will support the Procurement across all Technology categories including but not limited to Technology Infrastructure, SaaS, Professional Services and Fraud for all of Wonder (Wonder, Grubhub, Blue Apron, Tastemade, AI Robotics and Claim). This will be a high visibility role hyper focused on generating value through stakeholder engagement, cost savings and category management & consolidation.

At the crux of it all, you will be a confidant and trusted advisor to business stakeholders, senior leaders, and the Financial planning team alike. To be successful in this role you will need to be a highly effective communicator and negotiator, leverage procurement data, be able to navigate ambiguous situations successfully, and be a creative problem solver relating to contract and negotiations.

The Impact You Will Make

You will help evaluate, negotiate, set strategies and provide insights on the organization’s Technology footprint. You will have the bird’s eye view of our entire supplier portfolio to help ensure we as a holistic organization are driving towards the same goals. Ultimately, you have a passion for positive procurement impact through data driven insights, curiosity towards Technology and how it drives the business, and ambition to grow and learn as a professional.

• Lead data-driven strategic sourcing initiatives and complex contract negotiations across software, cloud infrastructure, and engineering contractors, focusing on outcomes that materially impact cost, risk, scalability, and performance.
• Enable positive and lasting procurement impact by building strong stakeholder relationships, supported by frequent, clear, and effective communication across technology categories and suppliers.
• Interface with senior leaders through MBRs and executive forums, highlighting key technology procurement initiatives, critical renewal and consolidation efforts, cross-functional projects, and anomalies in usage and spend across strategic suppliers.
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, Security, Legal, and business stakeholders to conduct comprehensive supplier reviews and translate technical and operational requirements into effective contractual outcomes.
• Support the overall procurement strategy for Technology Infrastructure and Engineering services across all Wonder Group brands by contributing key category insights and recommendations.
• Proactively identify and mitigate commercial, operational, and third-party risks, including security vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, financial exposure, and supplier lock-in.
• Provide strategic counsel on contract structures, complex licensing models, renewals, and consumption patterns to optimize spend efficiency and eliminate waste.

What You Bring To The Table

• 6 years of experience in Procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
• 5+ years specifically in Technology Procurement (SaaS, Cloud, Professional Services)
• Highly adept in utilizing analytics and sourcing tools such as - Excel, Google Sheets, Ignite, Zip, Tableau
• Must have experience within a multi-entity and/or fast-paced environment
• Bachelors degree required - in related field

As a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome-and encouraged to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.

Illinois: $134,000 per year

Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.

A Final Note

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens - evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.