Remote Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Manager

Summary

Join Babylist as a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Manager to lead negotiations with vendors, analyze market trends, and develop a comprehensive strategy for procure-to-pay operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a procurement management role in a high growth environment, ideally building procurement processes and procedures from scratch or rebuilding or modifying existing ones
• Breadth of experience with procuring IT (SaaS and Hardware) as well as travel, shipping and selling materials, and other office expenses
• Demonstrated experience forging relationships with executives, stakeholders, & suppliers to understand business requirements and priorities
• You are a skilled negotiator and have a proven track record of securing favorable terms and tremendous cost savings
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement technologies and contract management systems (i.e Netsuite, Ironclad, Concur, Etc)
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed spend analysis and usage by product to uncover savings opportunities
• Deep understanding of contract structures to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement, working with legal and compliance when needed
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance tactical work and strategic initiatives, driving continuous improvements and operational excellence
• Outstanding ability to educate and influence stakeholders across the organization, securing buy-in for procurement initiatives through effective communication and strategic negotiation
• Strong market knowledge, with an expert understanding of pricing models, spend ratios, competitive dynamics to ensure cost-effectiveness and industry alignment

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions
• Analyze market trends, internal usage, and supplier pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities. Develop and manage procurement budgets in alignment with company financial goals
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for our “procure to pay” operations that aligns with Babylist’s broader financial and operational objectives
• Engage with internal stakeholders across various departments, understand their procurement needs, and optimize a streamlined procurement request and approval process
• Support the travel and expense (T&E) program to negotiate accommodations, airfare, and vendors for major company events and offsites
• Assist with supply chain procurement activities, including shipping materials, tools and machinery, and freight
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management
• Monitor and track spending to ensure adherence to budget
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing and favorable terms
• Create and maintain accurate records and documentation for all financial transactions
• Monitor and evaluate performance and productivity of vendors
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• 401k with company match
• Perks for physical, mental and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning