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Senior Manager, Procurement (Software)

MongoDB· Procurement
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Hybrid (United States)$76k - $149kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Senior Manager, Procurement (Software) at MongoDB, based in New York with remote US flexibility. Leads a team of procurement analysts, owns software category strategy, and collaborates with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and business units to optimize software spend and supplier relationships.

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:Software category managementContract negotiationsSpend analysisStakeholder managementLeadership and people management

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Participation in the employee stock purchase program
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
  • Fertility and adoption assistance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Mental health counseling
  • Access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
  • Health benefits offerings
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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