Procurement Manager

About Recruitics:

Recruitics is where data, creativity, and a whole lot of recruitment magic come together. We’re a leading talent attraction and recruitment marketing agency that helps companies find, engage, and hire the people who power their success. From programmatic job advertising and employer brand wizardry to bold creative, smart strategy, and real-time analytics—we make hiring smarter, easier, and a lot more fun.

We’re big believers in teamwork, curiosity, and doing work that actually makes an impact. If you love solving problems, thinking creatively, and helping companies build amazing teams, you’re going to love it here.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading all strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract administration activities across the corporate office and its subsidiaries. This role develops and implements enterprise-wide procurement policies, negotiates vendor agreements, and ensures all purchasing and contracting processes adhere to legal, financial, and SOC 2 Type II compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate combines financial acumen, negotiation expertise, and risk management skills with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset to ensure cost efficiency, service quality, and data integrity throughout the vendor lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Evaluate current contracts and procurement processes, and develop continued process improvements to streamline workflows.
• Manage procurement policies, approval hierarchies, and spend controls in alignment with financial, legal, and SOC 2 standards.
• Establish and monitor KPIs (e.g., cost savings, contract utilization, supplier performance) and report regularly to executive leadership.
• Partner with IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure vendors meet data security, insurance, and compliance requirements.
• Support divisional leaders in evaluating existing and new vendors, as well as RFP / RFQ support and oversight.

Contract Administration & Risk Management:

• Draft, review, and manage all client, vendor, and service contracts across the enterprise.
• Work with Sales team and Sales leaders to process and streamline client contracting workflows for speed and efficiency.
• Ensure contracts are compliant with legal, regulatory, and SOC 2 Type II control requirements regarding confidentiality, data access, and incident response.
• Review key clauses, like indemnification, termination, and intellectual property, to mitigate risk exposure.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository with version control, key dates, renewal alerts, and audit documentation.

SOC 2 Compliance & Data Integrity:

• Coordinate IT, Legal, and HR teams to align procurement and contract management practices with SOC 2 Type II security and confidentiality criteria.
• Oversee contracts due-diligence processes, including SOC 2 reports, cybersecurity questionnaires, and ongoing monitoring of control adherence.
• Ensure secure data exchange and record retention protocols between vendors and internal teams.
• Support annual SOC 2 audits by providing documentation and evidence related to procurement and third-party vendor controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management, ideally within a multi-entity or regulated environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing procurement policies and managing enterprise contracts.
• Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II controls and third-party risk management frameworks.
• Experience in procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, or NetSuite).
• Exceptional attention to detail, stakeholder communication, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $125,000 – $155,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: 10%