Manager, Procurement Operations

As a Manager, Procurement Managed at Corcentric, you will join a collaborative team within an ambitious, entrepreneurial global organization. You will lead operational resources and define processes needed to deliver the procurement related services that fall under our technology-enabled managed services. You will ensure a high level of quality and customer satisfaction and continuously look for efficiency opportunities. 

This key position reports to the VP, Managed Services within our Professional Services team. We’re a dedicated, down-to-earth group in a growing organization offering plenty of opportunity. We look forward to adding you into the mix! 

As a Manager, Procurement Operations you’ll be responsible for:  

• Overseeing all purchasing and procure-to-order support operations and resources, including supplier on-boarding, tactical sourcing activities, requisition review, and purchase order (PO) monitoring. 
• Managing resources responsible for onboarding of new suppliers and maintaining existing supplier records according to the customer program policy. 
• Managing resources responsible for monitoring purchase requisitions and purchase orders for optimization. For example, improving requisition and PO structure, utilization of static or punch-out catalog, redirection to preferred suppliers or sourcing events. 
• Managing resources responsible for performing spot bid, tactical sourcing for tail spend activity. 
• Understanding customers’ performance expectations, and working to normalize, report, and manage internal performance expectations, supporting customer program reporting. 
• Utilizing good purchasing practices, developing processes, and ensuring resources are provided proper training to support identified positions. 
• Documenting policies and procedures needed to ensure consistent delivery of expected business and transactional outcomes. 
• Identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency of processes and technology 
• Working within the Managed Services team, partnering with Corcentric development and product management teams to define potential improvement solutions. 
• Acting as an escalation point for performance concerns within supported activities, working to ensure all concerns are addressed and appropriate action is taken to communicate resolution and avoid repeat concerns. 

• Influencing customer program scope, process, use of technology and program performance expectations to be in line with Corcentric standards identified to ensure efficient program implementation and steady-state support. 
• Supporting Managed Services customer implementation projects as a key resource to ensure all aspects of the customers program related to supplier onboarding and procurement are understood, operationalized and well-managed. 

Requirements

You’ll need to have: 

• Successful career experience in the procurement space 
• Advanced knowledge of procurement business processes and use of procurement technology platforms 
• History of managing a diverse set of functional resources and responsibilities 
• Strong data and analytical skills 
• A forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to innovate and improve processes 

(We want to make sure you’re set up to succeed, and we view these as the critical skills you’ll need to achieve great things at Corcentric!)  

It’s great if you also have: 

• Tactical sourcing or procure-to-order experience 

(Psst…Don’t worry if you don’t check all these boxes… we view this as helpful experience that can shorten ramp-up time!) 

Benefits

About Us 

Corcentric is a global provider of business spend management and revenue management software and services for mid-market and Fortune 1000 businesses. Corcentric delivers software, advisory services, and payments focused on reducing costs, optimizing working capital, and unlocking revenue.  

We achieve success by exemplifying our core values in the way we work, communicate, and collaborate:  

• Do the Right Thing 
• Embrace + Drive Change  
• Be Empowered 
• Be Relentlessly Focused on the Customer  

Benefits  

At Corcentric, we know that the hard work of our employees is what drives the success of our organization. We care about who you are and what you value, both inside and outside of work.  

Within our organization, you will have the opportunity to work with smart, collaborative team members and approachable leaders. Our down-to-earth, solutions-oriented culture means you'll have the opportunity to get hands-on with interesting work projects and be able to draw a short line from your contributions to business impacts. We prioritize professional development and encourage cross-functional promotional opportunities to enable you to reach your career goals. We have been in business for over 25 years and are thrilled to be actively growing and scaling our teams accordingly - it's an exciting environment and a great time to join. 
 

We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and want to support your efforts to take care of your health and well-being and the health and well-being of those who depend upon you. In support of this, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members, including:  

• Generous annual paid time off program that increases with tenure 
• Eight paid holidays plus an annual personal holiday to recognize or celebrate an occasion that is important to you  
• An annual paid day off to volunteer for causes that are near and dear to you 
• Paid maternity, paternal/secondary caregiver, and adoptive parent leave 
• Company-paid life and disability insurance 

• 401k program with a company match 
• Medical insurance plan options ranging from a traditional PPO to High Deductible Health Plan options that feature a company HSA contribution 
• Dental plan – including orthodontia coverage 
• Vision plan – including discount for LASIK surgery 
• All medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available from the first of the month following your start date – no extended waiting period to be eligible! 
• A no-cost Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 access to confidential counseling services and a wide range of additional support and professional services 

Our roles require routine use of standard office equipment, such as computers, keyboards, printers, phones, and filing cabinets. You may need to type, reach, and lift office materials of a reasonable weight. Travel may also be required based on job responsibilities and business needs. 

Corcentric does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.