Procurement Manager

Required Procurement Manager
We use AI to power the real-time creation and distribution of sports content, and our rapid growth demands a proactive and strategic approach to every investment. To support our continued success and enhance our operational efficiency, were looking for a hands-on, strategic Procurement Manager to build and lead the way.
We envision this role as a true enabler. A trusted partner dedicated to helping our teams achieve their goals through smart, strategic purchasing. If youre passionate about building, optimizing, and empowering, wed love to hear from you!
What youll do:
Strategic process ownership and optimization: Take full ownership of defining and optimizing our end-to-end procurement process, ensuring its efficient, transparent, and remarkably user-friendly for all stakeholders. Drive automation and operational excellence across the full procurement lifecycle, from intake to approvals, contracting, and reporting.
ROI as a strategic focus: Shift the focus beyond cost-saving to strategically maximize the return on every dollar spent. Actively seek out the best value for every purchase, understanding what can be achieved within a given budget, and ensuring our investments yield the highest possible returns.
Contract management and standardization: Lead the review of existing contracts and establish standardized purchasing terms, including payment terms, auto renewals, and renewal caps, to ensure favorable conditions and mitigate risks. Lead negotiations and manage relationships with key vendors and service providers.
Employee empowerment and partnership: Act as a proactive partner and advocate for employees, empowering them to successfully complete their purchasing processes with ease and efficiency. Provide clear insights on purchasing options and ensure alignment with departmental needs, making procurement a smooth and supportive experience.
Cross-functional collaboration: Serve as a crucial interface, fostering seamless collaboration with requestors, approvers and key stakeholders (Finance, Legal, IT, etc.).
Continuous improvement and strategic impact: Drive ongoing enhancements within the procurement domain, fostering a culture of efficiency, transparency, and strategic decision-making. Youll be passionate about building and refining our procurement framework to support our scaling environment.