Global Procurement Operations Senior Manager
DDN · Hybrid
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Job details
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- Madrid Office
Job 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.