Senior Procurement Manager

Summary

Join Spreetail as a Senior Procurement Manager (Approvals) and become a subject matter expert for the Purchase Order (PO) approval process. You will evaluate and approve high-volume purchase orders, ensuring alignment with financial goals and business objectives. Leverage your analytical skills to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop robust documentation, and onboard new team members. Generate and analyze reports on PO approval trends and risks to inform strategic decisions. This role offers flexibility through Spreetail's "Work Your Way" approach, allowing you to choose your work location each week while maintaining in-person collaboration opportunities. Spreetail offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, process operations, or approvals - understanding the full PO lifecycle from creation to payment
• 2–4 years of experience leading or supporting process improvements across a large, cross-functional organization
• 1–2 years of experience working with or presenting to senior leaders, including in high-stakes or conflict-resolution settings
• Strong data fluency - can interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable decisions (Excel, Power BI experience preferred)
• A practical, business-first mindset - focused on outcomes like margin, risk reduction, and inventory efficiency

Responsibilities

• Drive Purchasing Excellence: Evaluate and approve a high volume of purchase orders for both domestic and international vendors, serving as the key decision-maker on complex and high-value orders
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze historical and forward-looking data using tools like Power BI and Excel to assess risk, enhance profit margins, and optimize inventory levels
• Strategic Process Improvement: Proactively identify trends and inefficiencies in buying behaviors. Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, and Finance teams to address root causes and implement lasting solutions
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a central point of contact between key departments, ensuring a seamless and efficient PO submission and approval process
• Champion Best Practices: Develop and maintain robust documentation and play a key role in evolving our operational playbook. You will onboard and coach new team members and provide expert guidance on workflow optimization
• Impactful Reporting: Generate and analyze reports on PO approval trends, Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance, and identified risks to inform strategic business decisions

Benefits

• We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself. Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off for your wedding week, paid parental leave and support for parents of growing families
• We celebrate accomplishments. Each year at Spreetail is a milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, swag store credit, or donations to a nonprofit of your choice. We also recognize people pursuing impacts with Spreetail Spotlight Awards
• We care about your Health & Wellness. Spreetail works hard to enhance the employee experience through benefit programs and perks that provide meaningful support. We offer affordable medical, dental and vision plans with coast-to-coast coverage. We also provide free telehealth and on-demand mental health resources
• We create the opportunity to revolutionize your community. We encourage Spreetailers to give back and make a social impact, and we offer paid time off to do it