Manager, Procurement
$105,000-$115,000 + VIP Bonus
Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solution are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to support our organization with contract negotiation, procurement processing, vendor management and assessment, and expense planning and analysis. In this position, you will work closely with our Finance Legal, and FP&A teams along with business leaders across the organization to ensure they are receiving the goods and services they need to run the business at the best price possible, partner with senior leaders to find the best vendors to meet our needs, as well as providing in-depth analyses to support expense management and planning.
Core Requirements and Responsibilities:
Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:
Understand the needs of the business to procure the best equipment and services possible at the best price available
Lead and/or facilitate negotiations with Vendors for all categories of spend
Manage workflows related to purchase requests and approvals, order and contract execution, and purchase order issuance
Development of internal and external Procurement policies and procedures, along with maintaining and upholding companywide communications and training sessions
Maintain appropriate records within our financial management system and contract management system
Work with vendors and our Accounts Payable team to ensure timely payment of invoices
Develop and maintain financial analyses on Vertafore's vendors spend
Perform vendor reviews and identify opportunities for better expense efficiency
Track contract end dates and proactively work to renew contracts on schedule
Work with our Finance team and business leaders to develop accurate expense forecasts and plans
Lead a shared staff member
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Work experience of at least 5 years in procurement, with previous management experience preferred.
Proven experience partnering with executive management to achieve procurement goals
Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Office, and financial software applications
Experience with statistical analysis, analytic reviews, and reporting
Strong presentation, reporting, and communication skills
NetSuite experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field or 10 years of relevant experience instead of a degree
Additional Requirements and Details:
Travel required up to 10% of the time.
Located and working from an office location. *Our offices are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).
Frequent sitting and/or standing.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
