Senior Manager, Procurement

Syndigo gets great products chosen. Every choice in commerce, whether by a shopper, a search engine, a marketplace, or an AI assistant, is made on product data, and our software makes that data complete and trusted and moves it across the industry's largest two-sided commerce network: 15,000+ brands and 3,500+ retailers. Companies like AutoZone, Colgate-Palmolive, Dole International, Unilever, and Walgreens trust Syndigo to get their products chosen. Learn more at www.syndigo.com . **This is a hybrid position that requires 2 days per week in office at our Chicago location** Syndigo is hiring a Senior Manager, Procurement to establish and manage procurement practices that support the scale and complexity of the business. Our spend is overwhelmingly indirect and technology-weighted — cloud infrastructure, software and SaaS, data and content licensing, professional services, contingent labor, marketing, and facilities — and it is currently sourced and contracted across multiple teams with inconsistent process and limited visibility. This role leads key procurement activities end to end: category strategy, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract lifecycle management, supplier performance and risk, and the intake-to-pay process that connects them. You will be the single accountable owner for spend under management and for the commercial terms Syndigo signs. Success is measured in hard savings and cost avoidance, cycle time from request to signature, and the degree to which the business stops experiencing procurement as a bottleneck. You will report to the VP of Engineering – Infrastructure & DevOps and partner daily with Engineering, Technology, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, and the business unit leaders who own the requirements behind the spend. HOW WE’LL BE WINNING TOGETHER DAY TO DAY Procurement Strategy & Supplier Management • Develop and execute Syndigo’s global procurement strategy, driving value, efficiency, and risk management across all third-party spend categories. • Establish category strategies and supplier partnerships that support business growth and operational goals. • Provide executive leadership with clear insights into supplier spend, performance, and savings opportunities. Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation • Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations for key enterprise agreements, including software, cloud services, professional services, and strategic vendor partnerships. • Drive favorable commercial terms, cost savings, and risk mitigation while ensuring long-term business value. • Build proactive renewal and supplier management practices to maximize leverage and avoid unnecessary spend. Contract & Risk Management • Oversee the contract lifecycle in partnership with Legal, from intake and negotiation through execution, compliance, and renewal. • Lead vendor risk and performance management programs, ensuring suppliers meet security, privacy, regulatory, and business requirements. • Support governance for AI and emerging technology vendors, balancing innovation with risk management. Financial & Operational Excellence • Partner closely with Finance to deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and budgeting accuracy. • Optimize procurement processes, systems, and policies to create a streamlined, scalable experience for stakeholders. • Drive continuous improvement across procure-to-pay operations and procurement technology. Leadership & Business Partnership • Build and lead a high-performing procurement function, developing talent, processes, and capabilities as the organization grows. • Serve as a trusted advisor to business, technology, and executive leaders on commercial strategy, supplier management, and investment decisions. • Support M&A integration activities, including suppl