Why You Will Enjoy Mondays Again
Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment
Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement
Continuous development through training, mentorship and certification programs
Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment
Remote work
A Day in the Life
Own the end-to-end budget management process, including yearly projections, forecasting updates, and partnership with FP&A to align on financial plans.
Oversee invoice management and purchase request creation through tools such as Allocadia and NetSuite (or similar systems).
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to track new requests, contract finalizations, and budget adjustments in real time.
Manage renewals and contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance with governance provisions such as no autorenewal clauses, pricing caps, and payment terms.
Lead the procurement process from purchase initiation through final approval, maintaining documentation and process accuracy.
Serve as a subject matter expert for marketing team inquiries related to procurement, vendor renewals, and contract governance.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, overseeing performance, resolving escalations, and managing negotiation points.
Partner closely with Legal, Vendor Risk Management, IT Governance Board, and Accounting to ensure seamless contract execution and adherence to organizational policies.
Maintain a renewal and task calendar to proactively track key dates and deliverables.
Deliver executive updates and reporting on budget status, vendor performance, and process improvements.
What It Takes
Proven experience managing procurement operations, renewals, and contract governance in a fast-paced environment.
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in forecasting, budgeting, and managing software and professional fee spend.
Hands-on experience with financial and procurement tools such as Allocadia, NetSuite, or comparable systems.
Deep understanding of vendor management best practices, including negotiation, relationship building, and issue resolution.
Ability to translate complex contract terms and budget data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners in Legal, FP&A, IT Governance, and Accounting.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent renewals and procurement activities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with executive stakeholders.
Commitment to process improvement, documentation accuracy, and operational excellence.
Leadership mindset with a focus on accountability, transparency, and partnership.
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Senior Project Manager • Tucson, AZ, US