Full-Time Manager, Procurement & AP

We’re looking for a motivated Procurement Manager to help Salsify continue to improve our stakeholders’ experience with Salsify’s procurement and contracting processes and modernize our procurement processes.

This individual will report directly to our Corporate Controller and will be an integral part of Salsify’s Accounting team, which is currently based in the United States. The person will be part of Salsify’s growing hub in Portugal (Salsify’s largest hub outside of the United States) and will support Salsify’s business on a global basis.

This role requires a strong customer service orientation and will be responsible for managing organizational spend, maximizing vendor value, optimizing procurement processes, minimizing risk and assisting business partners throughout the organization with the procurement of third-party tools and services.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Develop, implement, and lead comprehensive, sourcing strategies that identify and capitalize on opportunities for significant cost savings, efficiency improvements, and enhanced value.
• Assist with the negotiation of supplier contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms, conditions, pricing, and payment terms
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring seamless transitions and adherence to contractual obligations working closely with the legal department.
• Ensure all contracts accurately reflect agreed-upon business terms, protect company interests, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify opportunities to reduce overall spending
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly report on procurement performance, identifying areas to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve user experience.
• Manage a team of two Accounts Payable Accountants responsible for processing Global Accounts Payable and Employee Expense processing
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all invoices and expense reports.
• Leverage procurement software and tools to improve the Accounting close efficiency, improve data accuracy, and provide enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Assist with critical month-end closing activities, including the preparation of accruals and various reconciliations.

You'll Enjoy This Role If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working on negotiations of procurement contracts in English language (SaaS industry experience preferred)
• A desire to improve processes
• Bachelor’s degree required (degree in related area preferred)
• English fluency is required; French fluency would be an advantage
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working as part of a global team preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners across different cultures and time zones
• Prior experience successfully negotiating IT services supplier purchases.

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