Strategic Procurement Lead for SaaS & Tech

Veracode; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracode is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize our procurement function across software, SaaS, technology, and services. You will own end-to-end procurement, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost savings and process improvements.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and business teams to deliver compliant, value-driven procurement

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 SaaS, cybersecurity, or software.

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 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.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

Concur

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Veracode is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize our procurement function across software, SaaS, technology, and services. You will own end-to-end procurement, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost savings and process improvements.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and business teams to deliver compliant, value-driven procurement