Procurement Manager
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About the Role
Lightspeed is seeking a Manager, Procurement Operations to lead global procurement operations, oversee a team of specialists, and drive process optimization. The role requires 5-7+ years of procurement experience and 1-3+ years in leadership, with expertise in procurement systems and cross-functional collaboration.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team of Procurement Operations specialists
- Oversee team workload, set performance objectives, and manage resource allocation
- Support execution and refinement of procurement operating model including intake, approvals, purchasing, and vendor onboarding
- Lead optimization and administration of procurement systems (Astra, Coupa, Ironclad)
- Implement and administer procurement policies, governance frameworks, and approval structures
- Drive process improvements to reduce cycle times and improve stakeholder experience
- Establish and maintain procurement analytics and reporting on spend, cycle times, savings, and performance
- Partner with Finance leadership to manage spend visibility and budget controls
- Lead cross functional alignment with Finance and Accounts Payable to standardize invoicing procedures
- Lead audit, SOX, and compliance reporting
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of experience in Procurement Operations, Procurement, or related roles
- 1–3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity
- Strong experience with procurement systems (Astra, Coupa, Ironclad, or similar tools)
- Experience designing and optimizing procurement processes and operating models
- Extensive experience working with Finance, Legal, IT, and cross functional stakeholders
- Fluency in English as a working language
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Role Overview
- The Manager, Procurement Operations is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing daily execution, process optimization, and scaling of Lightspeed's global Procurement Operations function.
- Acts as a vital partner to Finance leadership, ensuring spend visibility, maintaining budgetary controls, and supporting financial governance.
- Builds, mentors, and develops a high performing team of specialists.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team of Procurement Operations specialists.
- Oversee team workload, set clear performance objectives, and manage resource allocation.
- Support execution and refinement of procurement operating model including intake, approvals, purchasing, and vendor onboarding.
- Lead optimization and administration of procurement systems (e.g., Astra, Coupa, Ironclad).
- Implement and administer procurement policies, governance frameworks, and approval structures.
- Drive process improvements to reduce cycle times, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve stakeholder experience.
- Participate in Lightspeed’s Vendor Management program.
- Establish and maintain procurement analytics and reporting.
- Partner with Finance leadership to manage spend visibility and budget controls.
- Lead cross functional alignment with Finance and Accounts Payable.
- Lead initiatives to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
- Lead audit, SOX, and compliance reporting.
And a little bit of....
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline procurement processes.
- Support cross functional initiatives related to contractor onboarding and vendor lifecycle management.
- Act as a key partner to Procurement leadership in shaping the future operating model.
- Advocate for the Procurement team and increase visibility within Finance and Operations.
What you need to bring
- 5–7+ years of experience in Procurement Operations, Procurement, or related roles.
- 1–3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Proven ability to manage a team's workflow in a fast paced, high growth environment.
- Strong experience with procurement systems (Astra, Coupa, Ironclad, or similar tools).
- Experience designing and optimizing procurement processes and operating models.
- Extensive experience working with Finance, Legal, IT, and cross functional stakeholders.
- Fluency in English as a working language.
How you will succeed
- Strengthen compliance with procurement policies and approval frameworks.
- High team retention and measurable growth in team's ability to handle complex categories.
- Improve data visibility and reporting accuracy.
- Reduce procurement cycle times and improve process efficiency.
- Increase adoption and effectiveness of procurement systems and tools.
- Enhance stakeholder satisfaction with procurement processes.
What will help you thrive in this role
- Operational Excellence: Proven ability to design, scale, and optimize end to end procurement processes.
- Systems Thinking: Strategic mindset toward utilizing AI to automate manual workflows.
- Analytical Rigor: Deep expertise in converting complex spend data into business intelligence.
- Change Management: Proven capacity to champion policy adherence and influence behaviors.
- People Leadership: Committed mentor who prioritizes team development.
- Strategic Delegation: Balance of high level direction and team empowerment.
- Emotional Intelligence: Adept at navigating organizational dynamics.
What you’ll enjoy
- Flexible work environment.
- Culture that celebrates performance.
- Career defining opportunities.
- Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
- Equity options.
- Contributions to pension plan.
- Training opportunities.
- Health and wellness credit.
- Time off to volunteer.
- Interest groups and employee led networks.
- Computer purchase program.
- Enhanced parental leave.
Compensation
- Total compensation range: $90,000 to $120,000 CAD.
- Benefits include medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top up, and paid time off.
Who we are
- Lightspeed powers businesses that are the backbone of the global economy with a one stop commerce platform.
- Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, dual listed on NYSE and TSX.
- Serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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