Senior Manager, Procurement
Company: Dimensional
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced procurement
professional to join our Procurement team, which is part of our
Finance organization. This person will partner with the Head of
Procurement and leaders throughout the firm to develop and execute
a strategic vision and operational excellence to maximize value
through effective and strategic sourcing and procurement practices.
The Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing
multiple stakeholder groups which will contribute to the overall
financial results of the firm. Duties & Responsibilities Providing
leadership and support our business partners through contract
negotiation, supplier management and enabling in e-procurement
technologies Work closely with our business partners to negotiate
contracts with vendors to ensure the best possible pricing and
terms. Conduct bids as well as support department-specific sourcing
projects. Institute policies and procedures for collecting and
reporting key metrics that will reduce costs while increasing
productivity Initiate process improvements that enable the buying
process at Dimensional Managing the procurement process from
request to delivery, including issuing purchase orders, tracking
shipments, and managing business partner expectations Prepare and
present business cases, monthly and quarterly metrics reports Lead
the Request for Proposal process, including partnering with
stakeholders to create the Statement of Work Participate in global
scale contract management and associated logistics Collaborate with
legal and infosec teams to ensure vendor and supplier the
appropriateness of contract terms and ensure compliance with all
regulations and controls Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree, or
equivalent experience, and a minimum 7 years of experience in
sourcing/strategic procurement, with a focus on indirect spend,
with a focus on market data (market data systems, processes,
entitlements, and audits) Manage and implement processes for the
procurement and allocation of Market Data, Indexes, Exchanges, and
related services Experience with Procure-to-Pay solutions. Oracle
is preferred, but knowledge of Ariba, Coupa, Zycus, etc. is
helpful. A self-starter, positive attitude, selfless, ability to
problem-solve under minimal supervision, in a new function, and
approaches problems with a “can do attitude” Ability to translate
technical requirements to create and lead sourcing events and
contracting Experience in contracts, contract negotiations,
contract strategy development and execution across multiple
categories and contract types (e.g., MSAs, SOWs, etc.) Detailed
knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and procurement best
practices and can demonstrate how this knowledge can be applied to
optimize profitability and supplier performance Experience enabling
contract compliance and facilitating internal compliance reviews
Strong computer application skills; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
etc., Team player with strong inter-personal communication and
building strategic partnerships Proven experience and success in
leading cost savings initiatives and cross functional teams
LI-Hybrid Preferred Skills CPM, PMP or APICS certifications Project
management experience Financial Services or related industries
experience is a plus Dimensional offers a variety of programs to
help take care of you, your family, and your career, including
comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special
celebrations of our history, culture, and growth. It is the policy
of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and
applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes,
compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard
to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice,
creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy,
childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy,
childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin,
age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition,
marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status,
military or veteran status or service, unemployment status,
citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a
victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status
as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political
activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record,
salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by
applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or
regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.
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