Rapid7 is looking for an experienced Procurement leader to join a fast-paced environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for leading all Procurement efforts and collaborating cross functionally to identify long-term strategy to ensure Rapid7’s success.

About the Role

You will manage the centralized sourcing and entire end-to-end process, i.e., demand management via stakeholder management, supply analysis/strategy, supplier identification, sourcing execution (i.e., RFP), contract negotiation, delivery planning and monitoring, purchase execution and payment, and ongoing performance management and improvement.
 

In this role, you will:

• Manage our  organizational procurement strategy, best-practice-based processes and short, mid, and long-term goals and objectives

• Manage, coach and lead team of 2 analysts

• Negotiate terms and conditions for new and renewed contracts, working with our legal and other internal teams to define the must haves.

• Identify and realization of cost-saving / cost-reduction and cost-avoidance opportunities

• Lead major Supplier Contract/ Price negotiations as needed in partnership with cross functional business partners

• Prepare and analyze RF(x) events 

• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, while overseeing the performance of vendors and ensuring they meet or exceed expectations

• Develop  of benchmarks and scorecards to be used for continuous vendor improvement

• Partner with InfoSec and Legal on Third Party Risk Program and make recommendations on 3rd Party Onboarding process

• Ensure invoice accuracy and compliance with contract / pricing / payment terms and take corrective actions as required

• Benchmark spending and vendor data to align with best practices and identify areas to drive more efficient spend

The skills you’ll bring include:

• 10+ years of experience with 5 or more years in a Leadership role

• Excellent leadership skills including the ability to think critically and independently, communicate effectively, and personal integrity

• Strong negotiation skills

• Ability to deliver results with limited oversight and supervision

• Understanding of industry-standard Procurement best practices and general procurement regulations

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence decision making

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.
 

About Rapid7

Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We’re on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people.  With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.

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