Senior Manager, Procurement

J. Jill•Quincy, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to build and lead our procurement function from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for designing processes, implementing tools, and delivering measurable cost savings across the company. With a broad scope spanning multiple spend categories, including Logistics, IT and Marketing, you will have many ways to positively impact our business. As the function grows, there will also be opportunities to shape and scale the team and define its long-term direction.

Requirements

7+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing across multiple categories
Experience building or transforming procurement functions
Strong sourcing, negotiation, and analytical skills
Experience with procurement tools (P2P, S2P, CLM)
Working knowledge of contract fundamentals
Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Nice To Haves

AI tool usage in procurement (contract analysis, spend analytics, market insights)
Retail/consumer industry experience
Familiarity with tools like Procurify, Tropic, or similar
Procurement certifications (CPSM, CPM, etc.)

Responsibilities

Build the Function: Design and implement source-to-pay processes, Select and deploy procurement tools and templates, Establish reporting (dashboards, savings tracking, renewal pipeline and vendor management programs), Conduct spend analysis and create a centralized contract repository
Drive Strategic Sourcing: Lead RFPs and competitive bids, Negotiate contracts across all indirect spend categories, Manage SaaS/IT renewals and conduct supplier risk assessments, Track and report savings with clear methodology
Governance & Compliance: Enforce finance policies and approval workflows, Partner with IT and Legal on risk, security, and contracts, Establish procurement governance frameworks
Stakeholder Management: Partner with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and expand reach, Serve as procurement subject matter expert, Train teams on processes and tools

Benefits

Bonus eligible
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid LTD/STD
Generous amount of paid time off
Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle
Generous associate discount
Group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance
Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
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