Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager position is an individual contributor role responsible for the sourcing of both Corporate Services, IT and Engineering Services, including software, hardware, and professional services. You will lead teams in selecting vendors offering the best overall value. You will work with the Legal Department in the review of contracts to avoid legal and regulatory risks, and provide contract life cycle management for diverse and complex categories which includes research of potential vendors, development of Request for Proposals, and the negotiation of terms and conditions that protect us from risk and achieves outstanding terms. The Procurement Manager works with our suppliers and internal customers, and partners with our teams using procurement services. 

In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes.

You will report to our Sr. Director of Procurement located in our Bellevue, WA office.

You Will:

• Manage the contract life cycle of complex agreements for procuring corporate goods and services
• Manage the contract life cycle of complex IT and Engineering services, such as software, hardware and telecom, and related professional services agreements
• Develop expertise in multiple categories being managed by analyzing trends of the current market
• Work with your team and cross-functional partners to determine specific needs of the business
• Identify vendors with the capability to meet our requirements
• Lead teams in developing a robust sourcing strategy by department
• Prepare RF(x) and lead teams in the sourcing and selection process
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Manage vendor performance on an ongoing basis

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or related field preferred, or combination of equivalent education/experience.
• 5+ years of experience in category management, supplier management, strategic sourcing, or procurement with a diverse experience background managing multiple categories.
• Experience in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication including current market knowledge.
• In-depth experience managing the procurement of indirect spend categories.
• Structure bids, evaluate bids against a broad set of evaluation criteria, and provide recommendations for vendor selection.
• Vendor risk management experience.
• C.P.M. or CPSM Certification desirable.
• Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models, and traditional and latest contract and vendor performance models; expert negotiation strategies; experience with negotiations that result in cost savings and risk avoidance.
• Ability to communicate with business owners, IT users, legal, and procurement staff to craft contracts that align complex needs with contractual requirements to achieve desired goals.
• Strong Google G-Suite or equivalent office software.

Perks & Benefits:

• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles
• Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity and some roles may be eligible for a RSU stock grant upon accepted offer. 

California & New York: $113,400 - 156,600
All other US States: $105,000 - 145,000

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, and Australia. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us.