Manager, Procurement & AP

Come join a company who is a key leader in the industry scaling the next core commerce infrastructure and on the path from $100M to $500M! Founded in 2012, Salsify helps brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in over 80 countries collaborate to win on the digital shelf. As the market leader globally, our products are shopper-centric, frictionless, and create memorable commerce experiences. Our products provide a competitive edge through experiences that improve brand trust, amplify product differentiation and assortments, increase conversion rate, improve profit margins, and speed time to market.

Learn how the world’s largest brands, including Mars, L'Oreal, Coca-Cola, Bosch, and GSK, as well as retailers and distributors such as E.Leclerc, Carrefour, Metro, and Intermarché use Salsify everyday to stand out on the digital shelf.

At Salsify, we strive to embody an equitable, diverse, and inclusive company culture. We are united across countries, levels, tenures, and a host of other dimensions of diversity. We understand that while work is just one aspect of who we are, a truly inclusive culture accounts for the full authenticity of every single human being that works here. 

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated Procurement Manager to help Salsify continue to improve our stakeholders’ experience with Salsify’s procurement and contracting processes and modernize our procurement processes. This individual will report directly to our Corporate Controller and will be an integral part of Salsify’s Accounting team, which is currently based in the United States. The person will be part of Salsify’s growing hub in Portugal (Salsify’s largest hub outside of the United States) and will support Salsify’s business on a global basis. 

This role requires a strong customer service orientation and will be responsible for managing organizational spend, maximizing vendor value, optimizing procurement processes, minimizing risk and assisting business partners throughout the organization with the procurement of third-party tools and services.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Develop, implement, and lead comprehensive, sourcing strategies that identify and capitalize on opportunities for significant cost savings, efficiency improvements, and enhanced value.
• Assist with the negotiation of supplier contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms, conditions, pricing, and payment terms
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring seamless transitions and adherence to contractual obligations working closely with the legal department.
• Ensure all contracts accurately reflect agreed-upon business terms, protect company interests, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify opportunities to reduce overall spending
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly report on procurement performance, identifying areas to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve user experience.
• Manage a team of two Accounts Payable Accountants responsible for processing Global Accounts Payable and Employee Expense processing
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all invoices and expense reports.
• Leverage procurement software and tools to improve the Accounting close efficiency, improve data accuracy, and provide enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Assist with critical month-end closing activities, including the preparation of accruals and various reconciliations.

You'll Enjoy This Role If You Have:

If you’re worried about checking all of the boxes, don’t be! We encourage you to apply or reach out to Talent@salsify.com with questions!

• 5+ years of experience working on negotiations of procurement contracts in English language (SaaS industry experience preferred)
• A desire to improve processes
• Bachelor’s degree required (degree in related area preferred)
• English fluency is required; French fluency would be an advantage
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working as part of a global team preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners across different cultures and time zones
• Prior experience successfully negotiating IT services supplier purchases.

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• We pay market rates, which are competitive and equitable
• We pay based on performance and proficiency, not tenure
• We adjust proactively; when the market moves, we do too

Salsify loves a good success story and it would be our privilege to help write yours! We recognize that talent and potential come in all forms and that years of experience does not guarantee on-the-job effectiveness or leadership potential. Our hiring process involves recognizing a person’s achievements, subject matter expertise, and passion, not just check marks next to a job description. If you have an interest in our roles please do not hesitate to apply - we would be happy to speak with you!

A member of Talent 'talent@salsify.com' will be reaching out about next steps if we would like to move forward.

Salsify’s mission is to empower brand manufacturers to win on the digital shelf.

Helping brand manufacturers to win online is what we do. Our culture is who we are. We are empowered. We are positive thinkers. We take action. We care deeply. These values have driven Salsify’s growth and earned the company numerous top workplace awards.

We are headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and have hubs in Lisbon (Portugal) and Sydney (Australia). If you are excited to work in a fast-paced environment with a team that values agility, curiosity and passion, we want to hear from you!

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An Inclusive Place To Work

Salsify does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Studies have found that people of color and women do not apply to jobs if they do not meet all the requirements. At Salsify we are committed to empowering a diverse workforce. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Accommodations

Salsify is committed to an inclusive hiring process, and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact cx@salsify.com.