Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Sourcing Leadership Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across various categories of spend Lead complex sourcing initiatives end-to-end, including RFPs, supplier selection, and negotiations Operate as a flexible procurement partner, supporting day-to-day sourcing and contracting needs across additional categories as business demand requires Triage and prioritize incoming requests, balancing strategic initiatives with tactical execution Establish and manage preferred supplier programs and rationalized supplier portfolios Drive total cost of ownership, value creation, and risk mitigation strategies Ensure consistent application of procurement policies, processes, and controls across all engagements Supplier & Contract Management Lead strategic supplier relationship management, including performance reviews and governance models Independently lead commercial negotiations and contract redlining in partnership with Legal, InfoSec, and Finance Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and innovation Procurement Transformation Serve as a key team member in the implementation and rollout of an AI-based intake-to-pay procurement platform Partner with cross-functional teams to design and optimize intake workflows, approval routing, and user experience Drive system adoption and change management across the managed departments across the organization Translate business needs into system requirements and continuously improve procurement processes through technology Identify and lead initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, scalability, and user experience Develop and deliver stakeholder education and enablement programs Provide mentorship to procurement professionals Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises 1 - 4 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Minimum Required Qualifications Five (5) years in various Procurement category leadership roles, with track record of successfully managing complex Procurement categories and partnering with executive level stakeholders Three (3) years of management experience Other Required Qualifications Strong negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to drive cost savings In depth knowledge of Procurement best practices, category management, market trends, and contracting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field, MBA highly preferred Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Experience in Education Technology industry Experience consolidating / integrating subsidiary and affiliate strategic contracts Experience with AI-based intake to pay procurement systems and NetSuite a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.