About The Position
Retool is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement & Strategic Sourcing to build and own our procurement function as the company continues to scale. As Retool grows, so does the complexity and importance of our vendor ecosystem. We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on procurement leader who can drive high-impact sourcing decisions, lead complex negotiations, and establish scalable procurement processes that support long-term growth. This role will serve as the strategic owner of vendor sourcing, negotiations, and procurement operations, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and business leaders across the company. You will join a dynamic, growing Finance team that aspires to serve customers across the business with high-quality financial reporting and insights. You will report to the VP, Controller, and partner closely with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and functional teams throughout Retool as we establish the processes and infrastructure required to support a rapidly scaling business.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management
- Proven track record negotiating complex SaaS and cloud contracts
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to prioritize high-impact negotiations
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and senior business leaders
- Comfort reviewing and redlining commercial contract terms
- Highly organized, pragmatic, and able to operate both strategically and hands-on
Nice To Haves
- Legal or contracts background
- Experience in high-growth SaaS or technology companies
- Familiarity with procurement or SaaS management tools (e.g., Airbase, Zip, Coupa, Zylo, Vendr, Tropic)
Responsibilities
- Own Retool’s procurement and strategic sourcing strategy across SaaS, cloud infrastructure, marketing, professional services, and other key spend categories
- Lead high-impact vendor negotiations for new contracts and renewals, with a focus on pricing optimization, flexibility, and risk management
- Establish and maintain a forward-looking renewal calendar and track savings and cost-avoidance initiatives
- Partner with spend owners to right-size usage, consolidate vendors, and prioritize sourcing efforts based on ROI
- Optimize procurement workflows, policies, and tooling to improve efficiency, auditability, and employee experience
- Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related escalations and vendor management
- Develop procurement playbooks, best practices, and governance that scale with the business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
