Digital Procurement Manager

Available Locations: Texas, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
We are seeking a Digital Procurement Manager to drive end-to-end digital transformation within our procurement function and lead our Procurement Project Management Office (PMO). This role will focus on advancing digital procurement strategies, implementing data-driven technologies, and ensuring strong financial and productivity outcomes. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, data analytics proficiency, and program management skills to deliver measurable value and ensure operational excellence.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Technology Enablement

• Define and execute the digital procurement strategy, ensuring scalability and alignment with overarching organizational goals.
• Lead market intelligence initiatives and technology assessments (e.g., AI-enabled sourcing platforms, supplier risk management systems) to identify and implement innovative procurement tools.
• Drive the design, implementation, and standardization of procurement technologies (e.g., e-sourcing platforms, contract management tools), ensuring alignment with internal compliance and data governance policies.

Program Management & PMO Leadership

• Oversee the Procurement PMO, managing project pipelines, prioritization frameworks, and portfolio-level financial tracking to ensure timely, value-driven outcomes.
• Establish and maintain robust project governance methodologies, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), to measure on-time delivery, cost savings, and return on investment (ROI).
• Implement data visualization dashboards (e.g., Power BI) for real-time reporting on project progress, spend analytics, supplier performance, and productivity metrics.

Operational Excellence & Change Management

• Champion the integration of AI-driven procurement solutions, including automated spend classification, supplier scoring, and predictive analytics, to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Develop and present data-backed business cases for digital procurement investments, quantifying cost savings, risk reduction, and productivity gains.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies that include clear escalation paths, contingency planning, and scenario analyses.
• Lead comprehensive change management initiatives-such as stakeholder training, communication plans, and adoption metrics-to ensure smooth transitions to new tools and workflows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Compliance, and Legal teams to integrate procurement systems, ensure data integrity, and maintain audit readiness.
• Align procurement processes with relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR) and supplier risk management standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, using data-driven insights to influence decision-making and foster continuous improvement.

Role Requirements (Must-Have Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; advanced certifications (e.g., PMP, CIPS, CPSM, Power BI, PowerApps) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in digital procurement transformation, program management, and PMO leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), e-procurement tools, analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI), and project management applications (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Proven track record in project prioritization, financial oversight (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis), and productivity monitoring within a procurement context.
• Experience implementing AI-driven procurement tools (e.g., supplier risk scoring models, predictive spend analysis, automated contract review).
• Excellent data analytics and visualization skills, combined with superior organizational and communication competencies for stakeholder influence.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and knowledge of standard procurement metrics (e.g., spend under management, cost savings, contract compliance).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with global and regional compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO standards, industry-specific regulations) for supplier risk and contract governance.
• Experience in delivering formal training programs to upskill procurement teams on new digital tools and methodologies.
• Recognitions or industry awards for leadership in procurement technology adoption, cost reduction initiatives, or strategic sourcing transformation.

Compensation
Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• For Bay Area based hires: Estimated annual salary of $196,000 - $240,000
• For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $186,000 - $228,000

Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave