Senior Procurement Manager

Location: This position is based in our Chicago office, with a flexible hybrid schedule requiring in-office attendance two days per week.

About Showpad

In the old days, traveling salespeople hit the road with only a suitcase and a smile. And as times—and technology—have changed, Showpad has emerged as the industry-leading solution for modern selling that improves those classic tools of the trade.

In our case, the suitcase is more than a decade of expertise building the premier revenue enablement platform, one that continues to influence the direction in which the industry is evolving. And the smile? Well, that’s the people oriented culture that surrounds everything we do.

We bring in great individuals, but we always play as a team. We’ll enable you to grow like never before, and we’ll grow with you, too. We are a European-born company with a global impact, but we like to keep things simple. 

We are passionate and bold as well as humble and authentic. We empower each team member to be their true selves. We take ownership, and we also take vacations. And although we value constant improvement and frequent platform updates, we try not to deploy on Fridays.

That’s why Showpad does more than drive impactful buying experiences. We take serious care of our people, but never take ourselves too seriously. 

About the Senior Procurement Manager position at Showpad

Showpad is seeking a proven strong negotiator, strategic thinker and hands-on professional to lead the next phase of its global procurement function spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will drive substantial cost savings, implement advanced procurement strategies, and ensure  the company achieves aggressive cost-saving targets. With a strong focus on tough negotiations and strategic sourcing, this role will be central to optimizing procurement processes and delivering sustainable value to the business. We're looking for someone with a strong sense of ownership, willing to roll up their sleeves and dive into the operational aspects of procurement to drive results.

Your role will require operational excellence and strategic foresight, balancing efficiency with future-focused procurement innovations. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across multiple departments, including senior and executive leadership, and the finance department, to influence decision-making at the highest levels. Reporting into the CFO, you will help shape the evolution of the procurement function to meet the growing needs of Showpad, ensuring long-term sustainability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Procurement Manager at Showpad

• Lead Strategic Procurement Initiatives: Lead further development and implementation of the global procurement strategy as directed by senior and executive leadership; drive initiatives that deliver substantial cost savings, ensure that procurement processes evolve in alignment with the company’s growth and business objectives.
• Tough Negotiations & Cost Savings: Act as the lead negotiator for major contracts, leveraging your expertise to drive tough negotiations that result in substantial cost savings.
• Procurement Optimization: Strategically optimize procurement processes, implementing best practices, automation, and digital procurement tools (e.g., ZIP). Ensure processes are scalable and capable of delivering both immediate and long-term value.
• Supplier Relationship & Management: Cultivate strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance aligns with company goals and cost-saving initiatives. Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Work with Legal, Privacy, and InfoSec teams to develop and implement risk management frameworks to protect Showpad from supplier and contract risks. Ensure all procurement activities are compliant with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Performance Metrics & Reporting: Define, track, and report on procurement KPIs, focusing on cost savings, process efficiency, and supplier performance. Regularly present progress and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure procurement initiatives are aligned with business objectives.

Required skills for the Senior Procurement Manager at Showpad

• Fast Learning Skills: with the ability to quickly ramp up and adapt to the evolving challenges of the role and the dynamic needs of the business.
• Strong Negotiation & Sourcing Skills: Proven experience as a lead negotiator in securing complex, high-value contracts, with a strong focus on SaaS contracts, and a track record of achieving substantial cost savings. Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and optimizing procurement processes.
• Cost-Saving Focus: Demonstrated success in driving aggressive cost-saving initiatives, with clear, measurable results. Experience in setting and achieving ambitious cost reduction targets. Aptitude in working with numbers and presenting these clearly to senior and executive leadership. Experience working closely with the FP&A and Controller roles.
• Supplier Management: Strong ability to build, manage, and optimize relationships with global suppliers to deliver long-term value to the business. Proven experience in improving supplier performance through strategic partnerships.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in utilizing procurement data to drive decision-making and track progress against savings

What you can expect from Showpad

We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays (including Juneteenth and paid time off to vote), paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.

Showpad’s Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.

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