Sr. Manager, Procurement

HelpSystems LLC; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) enrollment and HSA/FSA plans

Flexible PTO policy

Tuition and personal enrichment Reimb.

ID Theft Protection Program

Job summary

Fortra is seeking a Sr. Manager, Procurement to lead global procurement strategy, vendor management, and cross-functional governance. You will work with Finance and Legal to ensure controls, cost reductions, and centralized vendor management across global locations.

The role reports into Finance/Procurement leadership, managing a team, and coordinating with M&A activity and post-acquisition cost planning. Minneapolis/Eden Prairie preferred, with remote-friendly strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equiv. experience required.
• Professional credentials (RPA/FMA, CFM) preferred.
• Strong procurement, contract review and vendor management experience; tech company background ideal.
• Solid understanding of financial reports and budget variance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance to establish global procurement strategy and processes.
• Partner with finance to streamline vendor base and achieve goals.
• Integrate procurement for acquired teams and establish playbook for vendor management.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract management governance.
• Lead the procurement team and align with legal, security and finance.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Contract review

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Vendor management system

Job description

Whether you're an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you're passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you.

We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

While our company operates remotely, our current hiring strategy is focused on building talent communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Eden Prairie, and the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tri-state area.

As the Sr. Manager, Procurement you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement for all global locations. This includes driving strategy, working with the executive leadership team, overseeing successful execution, building a team, team development and management, operations, and key initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborating with Finance Leaders and team to establish a global procurement strategy, processes, and procedures.
• Partnering with finance to achieve short- and long-term goals for streamlining and rationalizing vendor base.
• Working with acquired teams to integrate their procurement strategy, processes, and procedures.
• Assisting with establishing vendor management playbook - overseeing successful execution of the playbook.
• Collaborating cross functionally with Legal and Security teams to ensure strong controls and governance over vendor contract management.
• Establishing and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Supporting the business with request for proposal process as needed.
• Managing a procurement team responsible for:
  • Determining key vendors and ensuring universal/centralized management.
  • Working closely with legal department to develop and execute a strategy to streamline vendor selection, contract evaluation, and negotiation process.
  • Partnering with finance team, M&A team and functional leaders to review post-acquisition expenses - mapping a plan for cost reductions and movement to standard vendors.
  • Working with finance organization to align procurement strategy and process with purchasing and budget control procedures (e.g., spending authorities, approval processes and limits, PO requirements, etc.).
  • Recommending, selecting, and implementing tools to improve operational efficiency (such as a vendor management system).
  • Managing new spend and upcoming contract end dates in a robust contract management cycle that is aligned with approved budgets.
  • Developing positive and productive relationships with suppliers while keeping healthy competition in our supply base.
  • Reviewing and approving change management on purchase orders (i.e., increases/decreases).
  • Assisting in reconciling complex invoices to purchase orders, to enable vendor payment.
  • Assisting in developing and training on procurement policies and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the organization.
  • Partnering within Finance to provide accurate and timely vendor and third-party spending data.
  • Monitoring supplier performance and communicating issues, as well as working with internal customers in various parts of the organization and external customers to ensure that contract needs are met, and issues are resolved.
  • Drive system implementation and enterprise-wide adoption and optimization.
  • Managing team performance and productivity, coaching team members to be successful.
  • Collaborating with People Experience team to ensure career paths and development opportunities for all employees.
• Drive system implementation and enterprise-wide adoption and optimization.
• Managing team performance and productivity, coaching team members to be successful.
• Collaborating with People Experience team to ensure career paths and development opportunities for all employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Professional credentials preferred such as RPA/FMA, CFM.
• Strong professional experience in Procurement, contract review and vendor management; ideally in a technology company.
• Strong understanding of financial reports, including variance of actual vs. budget numbers.

LOCATION

Minneapolis, MN (Eden Prairie) Nice to have. Not required.

Compensation

130,000 USD - 170,000 USD

At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.

Benefits

As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire.
• Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement.
• Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program.

Company Culture

At Fortra, work is only part of the story. Explore what Life at Fortra is all about, from perks that support holistic wellbeing to a culture that keeps you connected and empowered to make an impact beyond the job. Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.