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Manager, ProcurementKobie Marketing • Minneapolis, MN, US
Manager, Procurement

Manager, Procurement

Kobie Marketing • Minneapolis, MN, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join a National Top Workplace

Named a Top Workplace in the USA and Top Remote Workplace, Kobie is where the best minds in loyalty come together, driven by passion and innovation. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are ready to join a collaborative, growth-focused culture. As a partner to some of the world’s most recognized brands, we are leaders in loyalty, helping brands build lasting emotional connections with their consumers.

Join Us from Anywhere

While our headquarters are nestled in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, Kobie embraces a flexible work environment, offering teammates the freedom to work remotely . We understand the importance of work-life balance and support our team with :

  • Flexible Time Off to recharge when needed
  • Nine Company-Wide Holidays
  • A diverse suite of benefits prioritizing your growth, development, and personal well-being

Discover more about our perks and benefits here.

Kobie is a values-led organization where we believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their position or role.

About the team and what we’ll build together

As a Procurement Manager within our Procurement function, you will support the organization’s operational, technical, and strategic needs through strategic sourcing and negotiations. In this role, you will partner with Functional Owners to manage vendor relationships, contract lifecycle, and purchasing processes.  You will oversee the Procurement Coordinator, providing strategic direction, day-to-day support, and performance management. You will ensure cost-effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. Working cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, IT, and department leaders, you will ensure that all purchases meet quality standards, support scalability, and contribute to overall operational efficiency. The Procurement function plays a critical role in optimizing spending, mitigating risk, and enabling the company to operate and grow with control and confidence.

How you will make an impact

  • Deliver Best-in-Class Vendors / Service Providers to Support Business Needs
  • Find the best solutions to support and grow our business and client needs with quality and expense at the forefront.
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships through consistent business reviews, scorecards (critical vendors), and yearly due diligence assessments.
  • Leverages AI tools to enhance spend analysis, supplier risk management, contract intelligence, demand forecasting, and procurement automation, driving cost savings, compliance, and operational efficiency across the procurement lifecycle.
  • Purchasing & Cost Management
  • Oversee the purchasing process for goods and services.
  • Track and manage procurement budgets through collaboration with Finance.
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives.
  • Contract Management
  • Draft, review, and manage procurement of SOW’s and contracts in parallel with the business.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in parallel with Legal and Security & Compliance.
  • Monitor contract performance and resolve disputes through Scorecard cadence.
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and ethical sourcing standards.
  • Assess and mitigate supply chain risks in parallel with Legal, Security, and Compliance
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in partnership with Legal.
  • Audit Coordination
  • Audit licensing and services to minimize spending.
  • Plan renewal and net new contract procurement needs accordingly.
  • Ensure timely delivery and minimal disruption within Kobie infrastructure.
  • Process Improvement
  • Develop, enhance, and optimize procurement processes and workflows quarterly.
  • Implement procurement software and tools to support scale in a high growth organization
  • Develop and evolve KPIs and track procurement performance
  • What you need to be successful

  • 5+ years in Contract Management, Procurement, or Vendor Management
  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
  • Experience using different business systems and vendor lifecycle management tools (e.g. JIRA, OneTrust, and RAMP).
  • Strong computer skills, with proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 E5 software (Copilot, Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
  • Experience using different AI tools to boost productivity (Copilot, ChatGPT, etc).
  • Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
  • Ability to collaborate across functional departments to drive shared goals and outcomes.
  • Management experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to challenge the status quo
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines from multiple business owners and stakeholders.
  • The ability to prioritize (and reprioritized) tasks across many concurrent efforts.
  • An honest, enthusiastic, and positive person!
  • Who we are  As a trusted partner, Kobie delivers market-leading, end-to-end loyalty solutions designed to enable customer experiences for the world's most successful brands. We do this with a strategy-led technology approach that uncovers the truth behind what drives consumers on an emotional level. We believe that our team's passion and expertise are the driving forces behind our success and are proud to be named a Top Workplaces in the USA, where the best and brightest in loyalty drive our mission of growing enterprise value through loyalty.

    A place for all  We celebrate and embrace diversity at Kobie!

    Employment at Kobie is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any teammate or applicant because of race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    We are fiercely committed to fostering a workplace where teammates can bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our DEI initiatives, including various committees, ensure that principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion are deeply ingrained throughout Kobie. While our leadership team fully supports our policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, it is the responsibility of all teammates to uphold these values.

    Ready to join us?  If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a supportive, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the best and brightest in loyalty!

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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