Manager, Procurement Operations

About the role

In this role, you will manage and optimize the ZipHQ system, ensuring a seamless Procure-to-Pay experience. You will identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions, driving improvements across procurement operations.

You will create and maintain enablement resources, including training materials and standard operating procedures, to ensure compliance and employee adoption. Success in this position is measured by your ability to track metrics and proactively address issues.

The salary range for this role is between $120,000 and $157,500, reflecting the experience and skills required.

Skills that matter here

• Procurement: This role requires extensive experience in procurement operations to enhance the organization's procurement function.
• P2P: You will focus on optimizing the Procure-to-Pay system to improve efficiency and compliance.
• ZipHQ: Hands-on experience as a ZipHQ system administrator is essential for managing configurations and user access.
• Process Improvement: You will identify opportunities for process improvements and lead projects from ideation to execution.
• Generative AI: Familiarity with generative AI models will help in developing innovative solutions.
• Accounts Payable: Experience with Accounts Payable processes is necessary for managing cross-functional workflows.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with over seven years in procurement operations or a similar role.
• Someone who is analytical and can interpret procurement metrics effectively.
• A proactive problem-solver who can independently identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• An individual comfortable with technology and familiar with tools like Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.

From the employer

• Administering and optimizing ZipHQ as the primary system administrator, managing configurations, user access, and system integrity to support a seamless Procure-to-Pay experience.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement across Procurement Operations, independently proposing solutions and project managing execution from ideation through completion.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive Procure-to-Pay enablement resources, including user guides, training materials, and SOPs that drive employee adoption and compliance.
• Tracking and reporting on P2P metrics, proactively surfacing trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement to Procurement leadership.
• Owning the end-to-end vendor onboarding process, ensuring timely setup in ZipHQ and compliance with Procurement policy.
• Developing, maintaining, and communicating Procurement policies and standard operating procedures to drive consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Supporting internal controls and audit readiness by ensuring P2P processes meet compliance requirements and documentation remains current and accessible.

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement Operations, Procure-to-Pay, or a similar operational role.
• Hands-on experience as a ZipHQ system administrator.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and manage execution through to completion.
• Strong analytical skills with experience tracking, interpreting, and reporting procurement metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development.
• Experience developing and maintaining procurement policies and standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with Accounts Payable processes and cross-functional P2P workflows.
• Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.