Manager, Procurement & AP

Summary

Join Salsify, a leading commerce infrastructure company, as a Procurement Manager and help improve stakeholder experiences with procurement and contracting processes. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will be an integral part of the Accounting team, based in Portugal, supporting global business operations. This role demands strong customer service, managing organizational spending, maximizing vendor value, and optimizing procurement processes. You will negotiate contracts, manage renewals, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Collaborate with internal departments to reduce spending, establish KPIs, and report on procurement performance. Manage a team of two Accounts Payable Accountants, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and expense reports. Leverage procurement software to improve efficiency and reporting. Assist with month-end closing activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working on negotiations of procurement contracts in English language (SaaS industry experience preferred)
• A desire to improve processes
• Bachelor’s degree required (degree in related area preferred)
• English fluency is required; French fluency would be an advantage
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience successfully negotiating IT services supplier purchases

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and lead comprehensive, sourcing strategies that identify and capitalize on opportunities for significant cost savings, efficiency improvements, and enhanced value
• Assist with the negotiation of supplier contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms, conditions, pricing, and payment terms
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring seamless transitions and adherence to contractual obligations working closely with the legal department
• Ensure all contracts accurately reflect agreed-upon business terms, protect company interests, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify opportunities to reduce overall spending
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly report on procurement performance, identifying areas to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve user experience
• Manage a team of two Accounts Payable Accountants responsible for processing Global Accounts Payable and Employee Expense processing
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all invoices and expense reports
• Leverage procurement software and tools to improve the Accounting close efficiency, improve data accuracy, and provide enhanced reporting capabilities
• Assist with critical month-end closing activities, including the preparation of accruals and various reconciliations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a global team preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners across different cultures and time zones

Benefits

• Health & medical benefits
• PTO
• Equity in the form of stock options