Manager-Procurement

Title: Procurement Manager 

Location: US

Reports To: CFO

Schedule: Remote (CST)

About HighLevel: 

HighLevel is a cloud-based, all-in-one white-label marketing and sales platform that empowers marketing agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses to elevate their digital presence and drive growth. With a focus on streamlining marketing efforts and providing comprehensive solutions, HighLevel helps businesses of all sizes achieve their marketing goals. We currently have 1000+ team members across 15 countries, working remotely as well as in our headquarters, which is located in Dallas, Texas. Our goal as an employer is to maintain a strong company culture, foster creativity and collaboration, and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our team members wherever they call home.

Our Website - https://www.gohighlevel.com/ 

YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFiV4qDX5ipE-DQcsm1j4g 

Blog Post - https://blog.gohighlevel.com/general-atlantic-joins-highlevel/ 

Our Customers:HighLevel serves a diverse customer base, including over 60K agencies & entrepreneurs and 450K million businesses globally. Our customers range from small and medium-sized businesses to enterprises, spanning various industries and sectors.

Scale at HighLevel:We work at scale; our infrastructure handles  around 3 Billion API hits & 2 Billion+ message events monthly and over 25M views of customer pages daily. We also handle over 80 Terabytes of data across 5 Databases

Who You Are: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing and negotiating all vendor contracts and renewals, with a primary focus on reducing costs to enhance our gross and net margins. You will be the sole individual dedicated to procurement at our company, working closely with key stakeholders, including the CFO, to ensure that our vendor relationships are strategically managed to deliver maximum value

• Vendor Contract Negotiation: Lead and manage negotiations for all vendor contracts, including but not limited to Google Cloud, Twilio, and various software vendors.
• Cost Reduction: Develop and implement strategies to reduce procurement costs, aiming to increase both gross and net margins.
• Contract Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of vendor contracts, from initial negotiation to renewal, ensuring that all agreements are in line with company goals and financial objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the CFO and department heads, to understand procurement needs and align them with the company’s financial strategy.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed on industry trends, pricing, and vendor performance to ensure we are getting the best value.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with vendor contracts and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to ensure ongoing collaboration and value delivery.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to the CFO and other senior leadership on procurement activities, cost savings, and contract performance.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement, with a strong track record of negotiating vendor contracts, preferably within the SaaS or technology sector.
• Skills:

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., Google Cloud), telecommunications (e.g., Twilio), and enterprise software procurement.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial metrics and how procurement decisions impact gross and net margins.

• Impact: Be a key player in a high-growth company, directly contributing to our bottom line.
• Autonomy: You’ll have the opportunity to shape the procurement function and lead negotiations for significant contracts.
• Growth: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible impact on our company’s success.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible impact on our company’s success.

EEO Statement:

At HighLevel, we value diversity. In fact, we understand it makes our organization stronger. We are committed to inclusive hiring/promotion practices that evaluate skill sets, abilities and qualifications without regard to any characteristic unrelated to performing the job at the highest level. Our objective is to foster an environment where really talented team members from all walks of life can be their true and whole selves, cherished and welcomed for their differences, while providing awesome service to our clients and learning from one another along the way!We value the contribution of every team member and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace. If you are a detail-oriented and dedicated professional with a passion for payroll and benefits administration, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our success.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.