Tower Research Capital is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Manager to strengthen our global procurement and logistics capabilities. This individual will operate independently within established priorities and serve as a trusted partner to senior business stakeholders, suppliers and other support functions.
Responsibilities- Supporting the development and execution of end-to-end sourcing strategies, independently managing assigned initiatives from requirements gathering and market analysis through negotiation, contracting, implementation, and renewal
- Serving as a commercial partner to internal stakeholders, translating business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, and execution plans
- Leading negotiations within agreed parameters across pricing, commercial terms, service-level agreements, performance measures, and renewals, ensuring alignment with business objectives and company requirements
- Developing pricing, scenario, and total-cost models while supporting forward-looking contract and renewal planning across commercial risks, obligations, performance commitments, and key milestones
- Independently managing and prioritizing assigned purchasing activity in partnership with Procurement Operations, ensuring responsive, accurate, and compliant execution aligned with business priorities
- Delivering strategic spend and category analytics across suppliers, departments, and regions, identifying demand trends, commercial risks, savings opportunities, supplier consolidation potential, and areas to increase Spend Under Management
- Supporting logistics and supply continuity strategies, coordinating across internal teams and suppliers to mitigate fulfillment risks, improve delivery performance, and resolve critical supply issues
- Supporting the evolution of a scalable global procurement operating model, including policies, governance, processes, data, controls, systems, reporting, and ITAM-related capabilities
- Providing execution and decision support to procurement leadership across strategic priorities, transformation programs, special projects, and time-sensitive business needs
- Evaluating processes, stakeholder experience, controls, and data quality to identify and implement approved improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, strengthen governance, and improve service delivery
Qualifications - A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Five to ten years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, or a closely related role, ideally supporting a high-volume and fast-moving organization
- Strong command of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, sourcing best practices, contract renewals, and purchasing operations
- Demonstrated success negotiating commercial terms and developing clear, decision-ready financial and pricing analyses
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and executives and influencing outcomes across functions without relying on direct authority
- Strong project-management capabilities, including the ability to independently prioritize assigned work, manage competing demands and risks, and drive work to completion
- Excellent written and verbal communication, sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in technology, financial services, quantitative trading, or another technically complex environment
- Experience with enterprise resource planning, source-to-pay, contract-management, or procurement platforms such as Oracle, SAP Ariba, GEP, or comparable systems
- Experience supporting and communicating with senior and executive level stakeholders
- Experience with procurement-system implementation and transformation initiatives
Anticipated annual base salary range $125,000 - $145,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus
BenefitsTower's headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC's Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive - without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include:
- Generous paid time off policies
- Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
- In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
- Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
- Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
- Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
- Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
At Tower, you'll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work - together.
