Global Procurement Operations Senior Manager

Description

This is an incredible opportunity to join a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high\-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global leader in AI and multi\-cloud data management at scale, helping customers run some of the world’s most demanding AI and data\-intensive environments. We are looking for a process\-oriented Global Procurement Operations Senior Manager to build our purchasing infrastructure from scratch. Currently, our buying process is manual and decentralized. You will be the architect of our Source\-to\-Pay (S2P) lifecycle—implementing the tools, workflows, and policies that allow DDN to scale efficiently. This role is 50% Systems Implementation, 30% Policy Design, and 20% SaaS License Administration. **What you’ll do** ------------------ * System Implementation: Support the rollout of our first Procurement platform (e.g. Workday). You will be the "Admin" and internal expert for this tool. * Workflow Engineering: Support and help create the "Internal Intake" process. You’ll help define how a request moves from a "need" in Slack/Email to an approved Purchase Order (PO). * SaaS Operations: Manage the technical side of our software stack. This includes tracking license utilization (e.g., "We pay for 100 seats but only use 60") and managing the "Master Renewal Calendar." * Data Integrity: Clean up our Vendor Master Data. You’ll ensure every vendor has a signed W\-9, correct payment terms, and a security clearance on file. * The "Procurement Help Desk": Act as the internal point of contact for employees who are confused about how to get a contract signed or an invoice paid. * Compliance \& Audit: Build the "Paper Trail." Ensure that every dollar spent is backed by an approval that would pass a financial audit. * User Experience Mindset: You believe that for a process to work, it must be easy for the employees. You aim for "frictionless compliance." **What we’re looking for** -------------------------- * Experience: 4\+ years in Procurement Ops, Purchasing, or FinOps. * Problem Solving: You enjoy "cleaning up" data and find satisfaction in a perfectly organized spreadsheet or database. * Technical Breadth: You understand how an API works (at a high level) to connect procurement tools with Finance and IT systems.