Senior Manager, Procurement

Summary

Join Discord as a Senior Manager, Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and procurement process improvements. You will shape procurement strategies, implement best-in-class processes, and ensure optimal value from vendor relationships. This role requires partnering with various stakeholders, negotiating high-value contracts, and enhancing operational efficiencies. As a senior leader, you will mentor a team, drive continuous improvements, and implement procurement technology solutions. The ideal candidate possesses extensive procurement experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in high-growth environments. Discord offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 10+ years of procurement experience, with a strong emphasis on Software, Professional Services, and stakeholder management
• 3+ years people management experience
• Strong background in high-growth, tech, or fast-scaling environments, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving business needs
• Excellent stakeholder management to understand stakeholder priorities and the ability to drive procurement strategy in alignment with broader business objectives
• Expertise in designing and scaling procurement workflows and processes across multiple business units
• Deep negotiation experience managing complex, high-value contracts from start to finish by driving planning and leading negotiations
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to assess total cost of ownership (TCO) and supplier risk
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company objectives, focusing on long-term cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance optimization
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and driving career development within the function
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operational teams to integrate procurement strategies into company-wide initiatives
• Lead the design and execution of procurement workflows that streamline operations while maintaining strong governance. Drive continuous improvements across procurement and key stakeholders
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize procurement technology solutions to enhance efficiency, compliance, and spend visibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing and optimizing procurement technology/tools that require high level change management and influence to implement
• Background in building procurement from the ground up or leading a major transformation initiative

Benefits

• Equity
• Benefits