Interim Sr. Manager of Procurement

Company Information

Our client, a fast-growing digital health technology company headquartered in San Francisco, is seeking an Interim Senior Manager of Procurement to support their team during a parental leave. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-impact procurement initiatives, including major software renewals and vendor negotiations. This is a hybrid position, with the expectation to be onsite in downtown San Francisco 1-2 days per week. Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic procurement advisor to stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage large-scale software renewals and RFPs (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, GitHub, Google).
• Oversee procurement operations within the Zip platform and manage a Procurement Specialist.
• Collaborate with Legal, Security, Privacy, and Finance to ensure compliance and optimize spend.
• Maintain and develop vendor relationships to secure favorable terms.
• Educate internal teams on procurement best practices and system usage.
• Track and analyze spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in procurement or vendor management roles.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing large software contracts.
• Experience with procurement systems (Zip preferred) and managing direct reports.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. 

Information :

• Company : VACO
• Position : Interim Sr. Manager of Procurement
• Location : San Francisco, CA
• Country : US