Procurement Business Partner

Podium exists to help local businesses win. Using Podium, local businesses can simplify the way they communicate with their customers—from collecting payments to facilitating online reviews to launching marketing campaigns, and much more. Our work and focus on helping local businesses thrive has been recognized across the industry, including Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startups, Forbes’ Cloud 100, the Inc. 5000, and Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies. We look for people who are curious, creative and are willing to do the work to be a little better every day. We also embody our company values in all that we do, which always starts with being Customer Obsessed, followed by Be a Founder, Zero Drama, and Enjoy the Ride. Does that sound like you? We’re looking for a Procurement Business Partner to work with departments across Podium to maintain relationships and provide financial and business partner support.  In coordination with the Director of Procurement, the Procurement Business Partner will be responsible for managing vendor relationships and purchases with functional owners as well as collaborating with Finance, InfoSec, Legal, IT and other key stakeholders. This person will have a primary role in ensuring the business has the support needed and that the best possible pricing and commercial terms are achieved with an eye towards overall company objectives.  RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead purchase and contract negotiations on purchases across various categories including software, professional services, marketing services and advertising, goods, and other business support items Manage and interact with systems used to support procurement processes (SaaS management, intake/procure to pay, ERP, etc.); assist in ongoing implementation of procurement systems Negotiate new vendor contracts ensuring optimal terms and pricing Manage ongoing vendor relationships and contracts to ensure timely renewals, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and support business units as needed Negotiate with vendors and maintain relationships to ensure favorable commercial terms Assist stakeholders with requisitions and help navigate the procurement process including intake, RFP/RFQ, approvals, negotiations, contract execution, recording & reporting Help establish and maintain budgets across departments and categories Establish and lead regular vendor compliance and terms review process Enforce procurement policies across the organization REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics or similar quantitative discipline 5-10 years procurement experience in the technology category in one or more of the following areas: strategic sourcing, procurement/purchasing, vendor management, or management consulting. Excellent communication, analytical, and organization skills, including experience manipulating data to derive insights for senior management and executives Experience with and proficiency in procurement systems (ERP/Netsuite, SaaS management, P2P, spend management, etc.) Ability to have difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders; willingness to set and hold vendors to high expectations Self-starter with ability to own projects from initial inquiry to completion Experience in a high growth technology environment BENEFITS Open and transparent culture - Checkout this video to see what it’s like to work at Podium Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage Paid maternity and paternity leave Fertility Benefits Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k Plan Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees Additional benefits for fully remote employees   Podium is an equal opportunity employer. Podium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.