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Manager - Procurement
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Responsive
This range is provided by Responsive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr
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About Responsive Responsive, formerly RFPIO, is the market leader in a growing category of SaaS solutions called Strategic Response Management. More than 2,000 customers, including Google, Microsoft, Blackrock, T.Rowe Price, Adobe, Amazon, Visa and Zoom, are using the Responsive platform to manage business critical responses—bids, questionnaires, assessments, and trust centers—that impact nearly half of a company's revenue. More than 35% of cloud SaaS leaders and more than 20 of the Fortune 100 standardize on Responsive, and the company has been voted "best in class" by G2 for 24 quarters straight. Customers have used Responsive to close more than $750B in transactions to-date. To learn more, visit responsive.io.
About the Role The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of two Procurement Specialists, the entire procurement process, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. This role involves strategic planning, negotiation, and process improvement within the procurement department.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost and efficiency.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate performance.
Monitor and analyze market trends to identify potential cost savings.
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Lead and mentor the procurement team.
Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.
Lead sourcing and negotiation for SaaS, professional services, and enterprise software solutions.
Develop category strategies to optimize licensing models, reduce spend, and improve vendor performance.
Conduct market research, pricing analysis, and benchmarking to ensure best-in-class solutions and cost efficiency.
Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing with strategic objectives.
Legal Review & Contracting
Partner with Security, and Compliance teams to review and negotiate commercial terms, data protection agreements, and SLAs.
Coordinate and track contract review workflows, ensuring timely approvals and risk mitigation.
Maintain centralized contract records and support audit readiness and policy compliance.
Collaborate with Legal Operations on CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) processes and tool enhancements.
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Management
Own the end-to-end P2P process from purchase request to payment.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval hierarchies, and budget controls.
Partner with Finance and Accounting to manage purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, and accruals.
Drive automation and system improvements to increase speed, visibility, and accuracy in procurement workflows.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong leadership skills
Accomplished project lead on problem solving initiatives
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in procurement software and tools.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with CLM and procurement tools such as
Ironclad, Conga, Coupa, Zip, Ariba, or NetSuite .
Strong analytical ability to interpret spend data, track savings, and optimize performance
Qualifications
Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Procurement Manager or similar role, preferably in the SaaS industry
Strong track record in negotiating software and services agreements, including SaaS, cloud, and professional services contracts.
Experience managing or improving procure-to-pay and vendor onboarding workflows.Working knowledge of
Salesforce ecosystem
(Salesforce CPQ, CLM integrations, or Procurement tools).
Exposure to
AI-powered procurement solutions
(e.g., spend analytics, automated contract review, vendor risk scoring).
Demonstrated success implementing or enhancing
P2P systems
and processes.
Additional Information Responsive uses a market-based compensation philosophy. A candidate’s starting base salary will be determined by the specific responsibilities of the role, as well as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and current market trends. For this position, the base salary range is $115,000–$135,000. Our recruiting team will provide details on the applicable range based on your location during the hiring process. Please note that this range covers base salary only and does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits.
Responsive embraces a global flexible workforce model with offices in Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO, Coimbatore, India and Dublin, Ireland. For this role, candidates located in Dallas, TX will be given priority consideration.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Responsive also offers the following benefits:
401k with company matching
Unlimited professional development and ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning Solutions
4 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, dedicated paid COVID days, and paid bereavement
✈ 4 week sabbatical after 5 years of service
Mental Wellness Program (EAP) to support your well-being and self-care
Team events, such as happy hours, off-sites, and team building events
❤️ Best-in-class health benefits, company paid for employee and company contribution for family coverage
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Legal
Industries Software Development
At Responsive, our values are the foundation of who we are—and we’re equally committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects and respects the richness of our global community. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, including different cultures, ethnicities, ages, races, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities, to apply for our open roles. If you share our commitment to an inclusive workplace and believe you’d thrive on our team, we’d love to hear from you!
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Manager - Procurement
role at
Responsive
This range is provided by Responsive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Responsive
About Responsive Responsive, formerly RFPIO, is the market leader in a growing category of SaaS solutions called Strategic Response Management. More than 2,000 customers, including Google, Microsoft, Blackrock, T.Rowe Price, Adobe, Amazon, Visa and Zoom, are using the Responsive platform to manage business critical responses—bids, questionnaires, assessments, and trust centers—that impact nearly half of a company's revenue. More than 35% of cloud SaaS leaders and more than 20 of the Fortune 100 standardize on Responsive, and the company has been voted "best in class" by G2 for 24 quarters straight. Customers have used Responsive to close more than $750B in transactions to-date. To learn more, visit responsive.io.
About the Role The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of two Procurement Specialists, the entire procurement process, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. This role involves strategic planning, negotiation, and process improvement within the procurement department.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost and efficiency.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate performance.
Monitor and analyze market trends to identify potential cost savings.
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Lead and mentor the procurement team.
Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.
Lead sourcing and negotiation for SaaS, professional services, and enterprise software solutions.
Develop category strategies to optimize licensing models, reduce spend, and improve vendor performance.
Conduct market research, pricing analysis, and benchmarking to ensure best-in-class solutions and cost efficiency.
Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing with strategic objectives.
Legal Review & Contracting
Partner with Security, and Compliance teams to review and negotiate commercial terms, data protection agreements, and SLAs.
Coordinate and track contract review workflows, ensuring timely approvals and risk mitigation.
Maintain centralized contract records and support audit readiness and policy compliance.
Collaborate with Legal Operations on CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) processes and tool enhancements.
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Management
Own the end-to-end P2P process from purchase request to payment.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval hierarchies, and budget controls.
Partner with Finance and Accounting to manage purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, and accruals.
Drive automation and system improvements to increase speed, visibility, and accuracy in procurement workflows.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong leadership skills
Accomplished project lead on problem solving initiatives
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in procurement software and tools.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with CLM and procurement tools such as
Ironclad, Conga, Coupa, Zip, Ariba, or NetSuite .
Strong analytical ability to interpret spend data, track savings, and optimize performance
Qualifications
Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Procurement Manager or similar role, preferably in the SaaS industry
Strong track record in negotiating software and services agreements, including SaaS, cloud, and professional services contracts.
Experience managing or improving procure-to-pay and vendor onboarding workflows.Working knowledge of
Salesforce ecosystem
(Salesforce CPQ, CLM integrations, or Procurement tools).
Exposure to
AI-powered procurement solutions
(e.g., spend analytics, automated contract review, vendor risk scoring).
Demonstrated success implementing or enhancing
P2P systems
and processes.
Additional Information Responsive uses a market-based compensation philosophy. A candidate’s starting base salary will be determined by the specific responsibilities of the role, as well as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and current market trends. For this position, the base salary range is $115,000–$135,000. Our recruiting team will provide details on the applicable range based on your location during the hiring process. Please note that this range covers base salary only and does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits.
Responsive embraces a global flexible workforce model with offices in Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO, Coimbatore, India and Dublin, Ireland. For this role, candidates located in Dallas, TX will be given priority consideration.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Responsive also offers the following benefits:
401k with company matching
Unlimited professional development and ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning Solutions
4 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, dedicated paid COVID days, and paid bereavement
✈ 4 week sabbatical after 5 years of service
Mental Wellness Program (EAP) to support your well-being and self-care
Team events, such as happy hours, off-sites, and team building events
❤️ Best-in-class health benefits, company paid for employee and company contribution for family coverage
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Legal
Industries Software Development
At Responsive, our values are the foundation of who we are—and we’re equally committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects and respects the richness of our global community. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, including different cultures, ethnicities, ages, races, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities, to apply for our open roles. If you share our commitment to an inclusive workplace and believe you’d thrive on our team, we’d love to hear from you!
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