Description
MongoDB is looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement (Software) to support its growing company's needs. This role requires a strategic thinker, but also someone who is prepared to 'roll up their sleeves.' The right candidate will be a builder with strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
This position will work in the Procurement Team managing procurement analysts and supporting the company in creating and implementing a category strategy for global Software. The role is based remotely in the United States and reports to the Head of Procurement & Travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the main point of contact for global Software contracts, leading category strategic initiatives and managing a team of procurement analysts
- Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization with stakeholders and the global Legal team to ensure vendor compliance and requirements are met
- Develop and execute a Software Category Management strategy and roadmap aligned with company growth and technology goals
- Own and manage a pipeline of software renewals, sourcing initiatives, and supplier engagements, ensuring proper planning and execution across the organization
- Build a deep understanding of software spend, market trends, licensing models, and supplier landscapes to unlock cost savings and value optimization
- Establish trusted partnerships with key stakeholders in Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and business teams to guide procurement decision-making
- Partner with global teams across regions and time zones, including regular collaboration during Pacific Time business hours
- Drive supplier negotiations, vendor performance management, and sourcing activities to secure optimal commercial outcomes
- Ensure all deals within your scope comply fully with the company purchasing policy
So, what does success look like?
The Senior Manager will be successful in this role when they can start executing the following strategic tasks and responsibilities after their first quarter with the company:
- Deliver superior and consistent project management skills for multi-country, cross-functional team projects
- Work closely with global stakeholders on pre-renewal strategy, RFP distribution, contract negotiations, and post-renewal analysis
- Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key business partners and internal stakeholders through effective communication, strategic guidance, and high-quality execution
- Build and maintain a forward-looking software renewal and sourcing pipeline with clear visibility into risks, opportunities, and upcoming business needs
- Develop actionable category strategies based on spend analysis, supplier insights, and business priorities
- Identify and deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and value optimization opportunities across the software portfolio
- Contribute to the development of new tools, processes, and approaches that support global expansion and operational scale
- Develop an understanding of the legal framework for contract execution and supplier risk management
- Lead and grow the team with career planning, mentorship, and professional development at the forefront
About You
- Bachelor's Degree or MBA/Master's Degree
- 8+ years of experience within an indirect procurement team, including significant experience managing software purchasing and supplier negotiations
- 4+ years of people management experience required
- Experience developing category strategies and managing complex software supplier relationships
- Ability to analyze spend data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Legal contract experience
- Demonstrated ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision making across multiple business functions
- Highly articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with global teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones, including Pacific Time business hours
- Think creatively, are highly driven, and are skilled at creating structure in situations that are uncertain or ambiguous within a rapidly growing business
- Demonstrated ability to roll up your sleeves and work alongside team members, driving projects through to completion