Procurement Manager

About the opportunity

As our Procurement Manager, you will lead Sagent's sourcing and procurement activities as we deliver FinTech software and services to the mortgage servicing industry. You will manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection and negotiation through contract renewal and performance management, and help build an efficient, scalable procurement process. Working closely with finance, legal, IT, information security, and business stakeholders, you will turn business and technology needs into sourcing strategies that control cost, manage third-party risk, and support company growth.

Your Day to Day at Sagent

• Own the sourcing process for software, SaaS and cloud services, professional services, and contractor/staffing vendors, including requirements gathering, RFIs/RFPs, vendor evaluation, and selection.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service levels with vendors and suppliers, and manage contract renewals and vendor consolidation to reduce cost and improve value.
• Partner with finance, legal, IT, information security, and business teams on budgets, purchase approvals, vendor due diligence, and third-party risk reviews, and provide clear, actionable guidance on purchasing decisions.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, workflows, templates, and approval processes to support consistent, efficient, and compliant purchasing across the organization.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance, tracking spend, service levels, and deliverables, and maintain a strong understanding of Sagent's technology stack and vendor ecosystem to anticipate needs and risks.

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or vendor management experience, preferably including 3 years in a technology or financial services environment.
• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or a related field; a professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CPM, or CSCP) is a plus.
• Experience independently leading RFPs, negotiating commercial terms, and closing vendor agreements, with sound judgment on when to escalate significant business or risk issues.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and provide responsive procurement support in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience with spend analysis, budgeting, and cost-savings initiatives, including tracking and reporting on vendor spend.
• Experience sourcing software, cloud computing, and outsourced services, and familiarity with third-party risk management and regulatory expectations for vendor oversight in financial services.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate practical recommendations clearly.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with finance, legal, and business and technology teams and translate business needs into sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency with procurement, contract management, and ERP or e-sourcing tools, and experience managing vendor performance against pricing, service levels, and deliverables.

Perks!

As a Sagent Associate, you will be eligible to participate in our benefit programs beginning on Day #1! We offer a comprehensive package including Remote/Hybrid workplace options, Health Benefits, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, Family Planning Services, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Family Leave, 401(k) Matching, Pet Insurance, In-person and Virtual Social Experiences, Career Pathing, Focus Time Fridays and much, much more!