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Head of Purchasing

Boston, MA, United States

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Head of Purchasing

Under supervision of the General Counsel, the Head of Purchasing will be responsible for managing our procurement process for all new purchases and renewals. You will be responsible for driving material cost savings to the company.

This role is intended to optimize our evaluations, systems alignment, and influence all spend across the company as part of our centralized systems and teams. As part of this role, you will be responsible for improving current processes that streamlines purchasing and renewals, optimizes deal structure, and educates the organization on conducting thorough evaluations for new spend, as well as analyzing existing spending to optimize our usage, spend, and predictability across all spend categories.

Strong analytical, interpersonal, organization, creativity, change management, negotiation and communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities:

Develop, drive alignment, and execute sourcing strategies across a multi-year horizon

Negotiate contracts, renewals, and manage vendor performance

Achieve specific cost savings targets

Hold vendors accountable to drive improvement objectives with course corrections as required

Effectively manage the team (currently one procurement specialist) to influence more spend

Serve as the main point of contact internally for technology purchasing and procurement

Lead program initiatives that align with strategic company goals and business objectives

Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to identify usage optimization and contract right-sizing

Partner with senior leadership to identify business process opportunities and drive to closure

Support quarterly and annual planning processes with analysis that influences goal setting, prioritization and resource planning

Enhance the current sourcing function including updated templates, workstreams, and trainings for things like deal flow management, negotiation strategies, and establishing success metrics

Improve current procurement workflows, policies, procedures, and controls and implement and advocate across the company

Develop a standard RFP Process to centralize competing offers on renewals and new purchases

Oversee creation of Training materials for employees on existing purchasing process

Requirements and Preferred Experience:

10+ years of experience in technology and strategic sourcing

Demonstrated experience in project management and operations

Strong experience in program management, planning and strategic negotiations

Excellent communicator. Proactive and collaborative across all departments

Demonstrated ability to interact with C level senior executives with professional presence

Ability to manage through ambiguity, effective communication skills and consistent delivery on commitments

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in a business or economics related field

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Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and [missing text]!

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Perks: 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees, fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance, Unlimited PTO, Parental Leave policy, annual wellness stipend, anniversary awards, and more!

Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.

Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.

Come join us and make a positive social impact!

OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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