Senior Manager/Manager, Operations And Procurement

Do you have strong analytical skills, but also the tenacity and negotiation skills to ensure the highest value is obtained? Do you love the thrill of negotiating the best rate and take pride in providing cost saving to the company, all while meeting your internal client’s needs? Then this is the job for you!

This role will report to the Vice President of Operations, and work interdepartmentally with key stakeholders, in Finance and Senior Leadership. As a member of Cvent’s Operations team, you will assist with internal operations processes across a wide range of business functions and departments such as the following: vendor relationship management, vendor contract administration, operations management, etc.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist in the development of corporate procurement policies and procedures
• Manage contracts, and organize & maintain a database of all company vendors across global offices
• Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets
• Work closely with the finance department and leaders from all company departments to maximize short and long-term purchasing effectiveness
• Track authorizations and correspondence for purchases in order to maintain policy compliance
• Assist with all other aspects of corporate procurement including vendor research, needs analysis with internal stakeholders, and initial negotiations for potential purchases
• Negotiate with both existing and potential vendors in order to maximize company’s purchasing power and standardize products and services
• Ad hoc operational and finance projects as needed

What You Need For This Position:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of direct experience in contracts and procurement, or directly related roles
• Proven track record of implementing and improving contract policies and procedures
• Ability and experience managing corporate contracts across departments
• Ability to comfortably work in an intensely deadline-oriented environment
• Intermediate to Advanced level Excel proficiency
• Demonstrated experience obtaining the highest value during negotiations for corporate purchases is desired

Preferred Requirements:

• Hard-core negotiating skills!
• Strong Analytical skills and detail orientation
• Software License negotiation experience
• Purchasing and contract renewal negotiations