Senior Manager, Procurement

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement to drive strategic sourcing and procurement process improvements across all of Discord. This role requires a seasoned procurement leader who has evolved from hands-on sourcing to a strategic, business-impacting role. You will be responsible for shaping procurement strategies, implementing best-in-class processes, and ensuring we secure optimal value from our vendor relationships.  As a senior leader in the function, you will partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Business stakeholders to align Procurement with company goals, negotiate high-value contracts, and enhance operational efficiencies through procurement tooling and process improvements.  

The candidate must be a self-starter and should be able to work with autonomy, while taking full ownership of the areas of responsibility. The candidate will be expected to solve problems with creative solutions, exercise business judgment, and streamline processes while in this leadership role. The candidate possesses strong business acumen coupled with strong communication and influencing skills to effectively navigate complex decisions within this role. 

What you'll be doing

• Strategic Procurement Leadership – Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company objectives, focusing on long-term cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance optimization.
• Team Leadership & Development – Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and driving career development within the function.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management – Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operational teams to integrate procurement strategies into company-wide initiatives.
• Process & Workflow Design – Lead the design and execution of procurement workflows that streamline operations while maintaining strong governance. Drive continuous improvements across procurement and key stakeholders.
• Procurement Tooling & Automation – Evaluate, implement, and optimize procurement technology solutions to enhance efficiency, compliance, and spend visibility.

What you should have

• 10+ years of procurement experience, with a strong emphasis on Software, Professional Services, and stakeholder management. Experience with Cloud Infrastructure negotiations would be a plus.
• 3+ years people management experience.
• Strong background in high-growth, tech, or fast-scaling environments, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving business needs.
• Excellent stakeholder management to understand stakeholder priorities and the ability to drive procurement strategy in alignment with broader business objectives.
• Expertise in designing and scaling procurement workflows and processes across multiple business units.
• Deep negotiation experience managing complex, high-value contracts from start to finish by driving planning and leading negotiations.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to assess total cost of ownership (TCO) and supplier risk.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Nice to have

• Experience implementing and optimizing procurement technology/tools that require high level change management and influence to implement.
• Background in building procurement from the ground up or leading a major transformation initiative.

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $196,000 to $220,500 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.