Black Duck · 1 day ago
Procurement Manager
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $154K/yr
8+ years expBlack Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. As Procurement Manager, you will serve as a global strategic liaison connecting stakeholders with purchasing needs to vendors, managing organizational spend and vendor relationships while driving innovation in procurement practices.
Cyber SecurityOpen SourceSoftware
Responsibilities
Centralized Procurement Authority: Act as the single point of contact for all procurement requests globally, ensuring a streamlined approach to buying and managing goods and services
Vendor Relationship Management: Forge and maintain strategic relationships with vendors, managing all aspects from performance evaluation to contract renewal, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery
Strategic Negotiation and Contract Management: Leverage strong negotiation skills to support functional leaders and lead negotiations when needed. Perform thorough contract reviews and cost analyses to maximize value from investments
Usage Optimization: Collaborate with IT to implement systems for monitoring utilization across the organization. Regularly review usage to align with actual needs, identifying opportunities to reduce costs by reallocating or terminating underutilized goods and services
Spend Analysis, Market Research, and Vendor Sourcing: Continuously scout for new vendors, geographies, and procurement channels, assessing direct purchases vs. channel options to ensure cost-efficiency and operational alignment
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams worldwide to understand evolving requirements and ensure procurement strategies support these needs effectively
Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Maintain vigilant compliance with legal and regulatory standards, proactively managing risks associated with procurement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field
8+ years of progressive work experience with a consistent track record of accomplishments
Indirect and technology purchasing experience
Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in a collaborative, fast-growing environment with proven attention to detail
High degree of motivation, responsibility, and flexibility
Knowledge of procurement automation such as e-sourcing and e-procurement
Ability to gather, clean, analyze, and interpret data
Ability to identify, minimize, and mitigate threats to the business
Preferred
Advanced credential preferred (e.g., CPSM)
Knowledge of Privacy Laws and/or Third Party Risk Management preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits programs
A bonus
A competitive total rewards package
Company
Black Duck
Black Duck® meets the board-level risks of modern software with True Scale Application Security, ensuring uncompromised trust in software for the regulated, AI-powered world.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$82.5MKey Investors
N47General CatalystSplit Rock Partners
2024-10-01Private Equity
2024-05-06Acquired
2016-07-18Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jason Schmitt
Chief Executive Officer
Roman Telerman
Chief Financial Officer
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