Cloudera

Procurement Program Manager

Cloudera • $110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Arizona, US
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's in Project/Program Management preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or program management in a global or highly regulated environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Source-to-Pay (S2P) platforms, ERP systems, and data analytics tools such as Tableau and Excel.
  • Strong leadership capability to deliver through high-performance cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
  • Own future-state procurement processes and translate complex business needs into outcome-based solutions.
  • Develop and implement procurement policies to streamline the New Supplier Request process.
  • Identify and implement technology solutions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with various departments to align procurement programs with operational requirements and budget targets.
  • Manage organizational change by preparing teams for new working methods through communication and training.
  • Develop and communicate a strategic direction for procurement programs aligned with corporate objectives.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO Policy
  • Support work-life balance with Unplugged Days
  • Flexible WFH Policy
  • Mental & Physical Wellness programs
  • Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
  • Access to Continued Career Development
  • Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Business Area:
Finance & Corp. Services

Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level

Job Description:

The Procurement Program Manager (PPM) is a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing initiatives that transform the procurement organization. This role bridges the gap between high-level strategy and operational excellence, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of procurement programs-from digital transformation and technology integration to process optimization. As a primary connector across departments, the PPM will collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and HR to ensure procurement activities deliver maximum enterprise value while mitigating third-party risk.

As a Procurement Program Manager, you will:

Process Improvement & Streamlining Operations
  • Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve data accuracy across all procurement activities.
  • Own future-state procurement processes, translating complex business needs into outcome-based technical solutions.
  • Develop and deliver procurement policies and procedures that streamlines the NSR (New Supplier Request) process.
  • Identify and implement technology solutions to enhance efficiency and streamline execution.


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing, R&D, and Facilities to align procurement programs with operational requirements and budget targets.
  • Manage organizational change by preparing teams for new ways of working through communication and training.
  • Serve as a primary resource for problem-solving and strategic alignment, building trust and credibility with leadership and executives.


Strategic Program Leadership
  • Develop and communicate a strategic direction for procurement programs that aligns with broader corporate objectives.
  • Serve as the business lead for procurement technology implementations, including platforms such as Coupa, ServiceNow, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM).
  • Establish and monitor key procurement metrics to convey program value and ensure alignment with corporate goals.


We're excited if you have:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a Master's in Project/Program Management is preferred.
  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or program management in a global or highly regulated environment.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Source-to-Pay (S2P) platforms (e.g., Coupa), ERP systems, and data analytics tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Excel.
  • Skills: Strong leadership with the ability to deliver through high-performance, cross-functional teams; exceptional writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

What you can expect from us:
  • Generous PTO Policy
  • Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
  • Flexible WFH Policy
  • Mental & Physical Wellness programs
  • Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
  • Access to Continued Career Development
  • Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Employee Resource Groups


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About Cloudera

Cloudera is a software company that provides a unified platform for data management and analytics. The company's platform enables organizations to store, process, and analyze large amounts of data in a variety of formats, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. Cloudera's platform is used by some of the world's largest and most innovative organizations, including Airbus, Credit Suisse, and Expedia. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about Cloudera
Size
2,728 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
-$162.7 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+39.2%
Revenue
$869.2 million
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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