Sr Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Jeppesen ForeFlight

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 143,000 - 175,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Open PTO

401(k) with company match

Flight training rewards

Job summary

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead a global team and own sourcing strategy for a diverse supplier base. This leader will drive negotiations at the executive level and partner with Legal and Privacy/InfoSec to shape contracting workflows.

SaaS category management and governance are central to the role. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in strategic sourcing with SaaS experience, strong executive presence, and a track record of building scalable

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement with global scope.
Experience leading and developing sourcing teams.
Experience sourcing and managing SaaS/software contracts at scale.
Experience designing/improving sourcing processes in scaling orgs.
Experience serving as senior partner to cross‑functional units.
Collaboration with Legal/Privacy/InfoSec during contracting.

Responsibilities

Lead team of sourcing professionals; set priorities and ensure high-quality execution globally.
Own strategic sourcing across categories; align with business priorities and cost goals.
Lead negotiations and manage top supplier relationships at executive level.
Partner with Legal/Privacy/InfoSec through contracting workflows.
Identify and realize cost savings and avoidance across spend base.
Build and communicate procurement KPIs and dashboards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

SaaS procurement

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Policy design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Coupa

ERP systems

P2P systems

Job description

Jeppesen ForeFlight is building a world-class Procurement organization to support our continued growth across the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors. Reporting to the VP of Procurement, the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing will lead a team responsible for sourcing strategy and execution across our global purchasing categories, while also building out the operational backbone — processes, systems, and metrics — that allow Procurement to scale. This leader will bring broad, cross-category sourcing expertise and the ability to build and develop a high-performing team, while personally engaging at the negotiating table on our most strategic supplier relationships. SaaS represents a significant and growing share of our spend, and this role will own our approach to SaaS category management, renewal strategy, and vendor governance globally. This leader will also be a key cross-functional partner to Marketing, HR, and other business units, and will work closely with Legal and Privacy/InfoSec to help shape our contracting and review processes as our Procurement function continues to mature.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Team Leadership

Lead, manage, and develop a team of sourcing professionals, setting category priorities and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across a global purchasing portfolio
Own strategic sourcing outcomes across all purchasing categories globally, ensuring the team's sourcing strategies align with business priorities and cost objectives
Personally lead negotiations and executive-level supplier relationships for the organization's most strategic and highest-value contracts
Serve as the senior sourcing partner to cross-functional business units, translating their needs into category and sourcing strategy
Partner closely with Legal and Privacy/InfoSec throughout the contracting and review process, helping guide and shape those workflows as the broader Procurement function continues to build out
Identify and deliver cost-savings and cost-avoidance opportunities across the global spend base
Represent Procurement in cross-functional planning and act as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders

Sourcing Operations & Scaling

Design and stand up sourcing policies, intake processes, and approval workflows as the Procurement function scales
Build sourcing playbooks, templates, and negotiation frameworks (RFP templates, supplier scorecards) that create consistency across the team
Define the category management framework used to bucket, prioritize, and assign ownership across spend categories
Own the sourcing team's use of the procurement tech stack, driving adoption and continuous improvement of the tools that support sourcing execution
Build sourcing KPIs and dashboards covering cycle time, savings realized, SaaS renewal compliance, and supplier performance
Establish a regular reporting cadence to Procurement leadership on pipeline health and operational metrics
Help define team structure and hiring plans as sourcing volume grows, and build onboarding/training so new sourcing hires ramp consistently
Develop and maintain a roadmap for maturing sourcing operations over the next 12–18 months

SaaS Category & Vendor Governance

Own the SaaS intake and renewal calendar/tracking process end-to-end, beyond negotiating individual renewals
Partner with IT and Finance on software asset management and license utilization to inform renewal and negotiation strategy

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with global sourcing experience spanning a broad range of purchasing categories
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of sourcing or procurement professionals
Meaningful experience sourcing and managing SaaS/software contracts, including renewal strategy and lifecycle management at scale
Experience designing or improving sourcing processes, policies, and playbooks in a scaling organization
Demonstrated experience serving as a senior sourcing partner to cross-functional business units
Experience partnering with Legal and/or Privacy/InfoSec teams during contract negotiation and review
Strong executive presence and negotiation skills, with a track record of leading high-value supplier relationships
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to operate credibly across technical, legal, executive, and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or other advanced degree
Professional procurement certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP
Experience building or scaling a global procurement team in a high-growth organization
Coupa or other P2P/ERP system experience
Experience with software asset management, license optimization, or SaaS vendor governance
Experience building sourcing KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadences for leadership
Experience operating in an organization where procurement, legal, and privacy/infosec processes are still maturing
Pilot or aviation enthusiast

About Jeppesen ForeFlight

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.

Why You Should Join

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our team and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following: