Manager, Global Procurement

Versant•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technology Procurement Manager supports VERSANT’s Global Procurement team in executing sourcing initiatives and managing technology spend categories across global operations. As a member of the Global Enterprise Procurement team, the Manager will help build and mature a centralized, strategic procurement function during a period of transformation and growth. The role shapes category strategies, leads defined sourcing workstreams, and partners with Operations, Technology, and other business stakeholders to influence technology spend decisions, strengthen supplier governance, and deliver commercial value, cost optimization, and risk management. The role focuses on sourcing across technology categories such as software/SaaS, hardware, cloud, data, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and professional services. It covers the full procurement lifecycle, including requirements gathering, supplier selection, due diligence, risk and compliance assessments, contract development and negotiation, commercial structuring, and strategic supplier relationship management. The position reports to the Vice President, Global Technology Strategic Procurement and offers opportunities for growth and expanded responsibility as the procurement function evolves. This is a hybrid position, generally expected to work from the office at least three days per week. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits. The salary range is $90,000–$120,000 and the role is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of directly relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, including responsibility for technology categories.
Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations for technology categories such as software/SaaS, cloud, data, cybersecurity, hardware, telecommunications, and/or technology professional services.
Strong commercial, financial, and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate total cost of ownership, develop business cases, assess supplier proposals, and articulate meaningful tradeoffs.
Experience participating in supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations.
Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or professional certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to business and technology leaders, shaping technology investment, supplier, and operating-model decisions aligned with enterprise priorities and measurable business value.
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across technology categories, including software/SaaS, cloud, data and analytics, cybersecurity, hardware, telecommunications, and technology professional services.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Technology teams to resolve complex commercial and risk issues and drive timely, informed decisions.
Develop and execute competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
Lead complex commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, service levels, implementation commitments, renewals, price protections, flexibility, audit rights, liability, termination, and other risk-mitigation provisions.
Build total-cost-of-ownership analyses, business cases, savings models, and executive recommendations.
Conduct supplier due diligence and coordinate risk, security, privacy, legal, financial, and compliance assessments before contract execution.
Draft, negotiate, and manage technology agreements, including master services agreements, subscription/order forms, statements of work, amendments, and professional services agreements.
Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, commercial improvements, and operational efficiencies while balancing business outcomes, speed, risk, and long-term value.
Maintain accurate sourcing, contract, supplier, spend, and savings documentation; provide clear status updates and report to leadership.
Help evolve procurement processes, tools, policies, and supplier governance practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.