Procurement Manager

Black Duck Software, Inc. • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. A recognized pioneer in application security, Black Duck provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, Black Duck empowers organizations to maximize security and quality across DevSecOps and the entire software development life cycle. We are seeking an energetic, growth-oriented, and creative leader to head our Procurement Team. As Procurement Manager, you will serve as a global strategic liaison—connecting stakeholders with purchasing needs to vendors eager to partner with our business. This role is critical to managing organizational spend, maximizing vendor value, and mitigating third-party risks while driving innovation in procurement practices. You will lead strategies to secure cost-effective deals, strengthen vendor partnerships, and continuously optimize the vendor base to support long-term growth. This position reports to the Director of Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive work experience with a consistent track record of accomplishments.
• Indirect and technology purchasing experience.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in a collaborative, fast-growing environment with proven attention to detail.
• High degree of motivation, responsibility, and flexibility.
• Knowledge of procurement automation such as e-sourcing and e-procurement.
• Ability to gather, clean, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to identify, minimize, and mitigate threats to the business.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced credential preferred (e.g., CPSM).
• Knowledge of Privacy Laws and/or Third Party Risk Management preferred

Responsibilities

• Centralized Procurement Authority: Act as the single point of contact for all procurement requests globally, ensuring a streamlined approach to buying and managing goods and services.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Forge and maintain strategic relationships with vendors, managing all aspects from performance evaluation to contract renewal, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery.
• Strategic Negotiation and Contract Management: Leverage strong negotiation skills to support functional leaders and lead negotiations when needed. Perform thorough contract reviews and cost analyses to maximize value from investments.
• Usage Optimization: Collaborate with IT to implement systems for monitoring utilization across the organization. Regularly review usage to align with actual needs, identifying opportunities to reduce costs by reallocating or terminating underutilized goods and services.
• Spend Analysis, Market Research, and Vendor Sourcing: Continuously scout for new vendors, geographies, and procurement channels, assessing direct purchases vs. channel options to ensure cost-efficiency and operational alignment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams worldwide to understand evolving requirements and ensure procurement strategies support these needs effectively.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Maintain vigilant compliance with legal and regulatory standards, proactively managing risks associated with procurement.

Benefits

• A work environment that allows you to collaborate with and learn from some of the best and brightest.
• The freedom to suggest and implement innovative ideas across systems, processes, and technologies.
• Daily ownership of your role in a challenging, high-growth environment.
• Competitive pay and benefits programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager