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Procurement Manager
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$136K - $160K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Procurement Manager
Datavant
• Architect and own the vendor governance program that transforms supplier relationships • Design the segmentation model, scorecard framework, and QBR cadence • Lead recurring QBRs with strategic and critical suppliers • Own the renewal pipeline as a strategic asset • Drive compliance as a business outcome for spend management • Establish standard for how vendors enter Datavant's ecosystem
Job Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management
- Proven experience designing and leading supplier governance programs
- Proficiency in Coupa or a comparable P2P/CLM platform
- Strong analytical fluency
- Exceptional stakeholder influence skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; CPM, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification is a meaningful differentiator
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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