Manager of Procurement

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.   At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.    We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.    We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.  The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Procurement  Specialists.   This role drives operational discipline, and data integrity, ensuring the team operates with accuracy, consistency, and scalable execution in support of Director and Sr Manager-level performance objectives. The Procurement Manager is accountable for team performance, workload balance, and continuous process improvement.   This is a player/coach role. The Procurement Manager is expected to allocate approximately 70% of time to moving orders through the procurement lifecycle, while dedicating 30% to people leadership, team development, and operational governance responsibilities. Managing their team to give our internal and external clients the best possible experience.