Strategic Procurement Manager — Software, SaaS & Events

Niceboard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

401(k) matching

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Los Angeles to support day-to-day procure-to-pay operations in Coupa and drive strategic sourcing across software, technology, meetings, events, and production services. You will lead RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and partner with stakeholders to optimize spend while contributing to a vibrant, office-first culture.

The role reports to the Vice President of Procurement and requires 5+ years in procurement with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement across categories
• Experience sourcing enterprise software/SaaS and technology, including pricing and contract negotiations
• Experience leading end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx
• Strong experience negotiating pricing and cost optimization
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to review, redline, negotiate supplier agreements and terms
• Experience sourcing meetings, events, and production-related spend
• Hands-on Coupa Procure-to-Pay experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across software/SaaS, technology, meetings and events, and other categories as needed
• Partner with stakeholders to define needs, develop sourcing strategies and identify cost savings
• Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, pricing analysis, negotiations, and vendor selection
• Review, redline, and negotiate supplier contracts, renewals, amendments, and terms
• Oversee Coupa procurement operations and user support
• Analyze procurement spend to identify cost savings and process improvements
• Support special procurement projects and initiatives as business needs evolve

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement across spend categories

Software/SaaS pricing

RFx management

Pricing negotiations

Stakeholder management

Contract redlines

Coupa P2P

Multi-project management

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Los Angeles to support day-to-day procure-to-pay operations in Coupa and drive strategic sourcing across software, technology, meetings, events, and production services. You will lead RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and partner with stakeholders to optimize spend while contributing to a vibrant, office-first culture.

The role reports to the Vice President of Procurement and requires 5+ years in procurement with