Insight Global
Senior Manager of Global Procurement
Insight Global, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Senior Manager of Global Procurement to join a cybersecurity client in the Bay Area.
Lead global procurement activities on an interim basis, supporting stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, G&A, and Facilities in sourcing software, cloud services, professional services, marketing services and other indirect spend
Own day‑to‑day procurement execution, including intake, RFPs/RFQs, vendor evaluation, negotiations, contract support, and vendor onboarding
Drive immediate cost‑reduction and cost‑avoidance opportunities, with a focus on SaaS tools, cloud infrastructure, security vendors, and consulting spend
Improve payment terms and cash‑flow outcomes through vendor negotiations and contract renewals
Own and enforce procurement policies and approval frameworks, including spend thresholds, purchase order requirements, and signature authority
Partner closely with Legal, Security, Privacy, FP&A, and IT to coordinate reviews and approvals aligned with enterprise software requirements (e.g., data security, compliance, budget adherence)
Maintain and track core procurement metrics, including cost savings, policy compliance, purchase order cycle time, and supplier performance
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including senior-level responsibility within an enterprise software or SaaS environment
Proven ability to step into complex organizations quickly and deliver results in an interim or consulting capacity
Deep experience negotiating and executing software, cloud, data, and professional services agreements
Strong cross‑functional partnership skills, particularly with Finance, Legal, Security, IT, and Compliance teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Hands‑on experience with Coupa or a comparable procurement platform
Experience in cybersecurity or high‑growth B2B SaaS strongly preferred
Indirect purchasing experience (i.e. we are typically buying software, professional services, marketing event, etc. We do not have inventory or hardware to source)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead global procurement activities on an interim basis, supporting stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, G&A, and Facilities in sourcing software, cloud services, professional services, marketing services and other indirect spend
Own day‑to‑day procurement execution, including intake, RFPs/RFQs, vendor evaluation, negotiations, contract support, and vendor onboarding
Drive immediate cost‑reduction and cost‑avoidance opportunities, with a focus on SaaS tools, cloud infrastructure, security vendors, and consulting spend
Improve payment terms and cash‑flow outcomes through vendor negotiations and contract renewals
Own and enforce procurement policies and approval frameworks, including spend thresholds, purchase order requirements, and signature authority
Partner closely with Legal, Security, Privacy, FP&A, and IT to coordinate reviews and approvals aligned with enterprise software requirements (e.g., data security, compliance, budget adherence)
Maintain and track core procurement metrics, including cost savings, policy compliance, purchase order cycle time, and supplier performance
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including senior-level responsibility within an enterprise software or SaaS environment
Proven ability to step into complex organizations quickly and deliver results in an interim or consulting capacity
Deep experience negotiating and executing software, cloud, data, and professional services agreements
Strong cross‑functional partnership skills, particularly with Finance, Legal, Security, IT, and Compliance teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Hands‑on experience with Coupa or a comparable procurement platform
Experience in cybersecurity or high‑growth B2B SaaS strongly preferred
Indirect purchasing experience (i.e. we are typically buying software, professional services, marketing event, etc. We do not have inventory or hardware to source)
#J-18808-Ljbffr