7+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing across multiple categories
Experience building or transforming procurement functions
Strong sourcing, negotiation, and analytical skills
Experience with procurement tools (P2P, S2P, CLM)
Working knowledge of contract fundamentals
Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
Responsibilities
Design and implement source-to-pay processes
Select and deploy procurement tools and templates
Establish reporting systems for savings tracking and vendor management
Lead RFPs and competitive bids
Negotiate contracts across all indirect spend categories
Manage SaaS/IT renewals and conduct supplier risk assessments
Enforce finance policies and establish procurement governance frameworks
Benefits
Bonus eligible
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous paid time off
Office amenities including a café, fitness center, free parking, and shuttle service
Generous associate discount and group discounts on insurance
Discount Marketplace for travel and consumer products
Associate resource groups
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to build and lead our procurement function from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for designing processes, implementing tools, and delivering measurable cost savings across the company. With a broad scope spanning multiple spend categories, including Logistics, IT and Marketing, you will have many ways to positively impact our business. As the function grows, there will also be opportunities to shape and scale the team and define its long-term direction.
Conduct spend analysis and create a centralized contract repository
Drive Strategic Sourcing
Lead RFPs and competitive bids
Negotiate contracts across all indirect spend categories
Manage SaaS/IT renewals and conduct supplier risk assessments
Track and report savings with clear methodology
Governance & Compliance
Enforce finance policies and approval workflows
Partner with IT and Legal on risk, security, and contracts
Establish procurement governance frameworks
Stakeholder Management
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and expand reach
Serve as procurement subject matter expert
Train teams on processes and tools
Benefits, Tailored for You.
Bonus eligible
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
Associate resource groups.
Qualifications
7+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing across multiple categories
Experience building or transforming procurement functions
Strong sourcing, negotiation, and analytical skills
Experience with procurement tools (P2P, S2P, CLM)
Working knowledge of contract fundamentals
Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
Preferred
AI tool usage in procurement (contract analysis, spend analytics, market insights)
Retail/consumer industry experience
Familiarity with tools like Procurify, Tropic, or similar
Procurement certifications (CPSM, CPM, etc.)
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.
Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
Light to moderate lifting may be required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
About The J Jill Group, Inc
The J. Jill Group, Inc. is a specialty retailer of women's apparel, accessories and footwear. The company operates retail stores and an e-commerce website. The company's merchandise mix includes knit and woven tops, bottoms, and dresses, as well as sweaters and outerwear. The company's accessories include scarves, jewelry, and hosiery. The company's footwear offerings include sandals, boots, and sneakers. The company targets affluent women aged 40 and over who are active, engaged, and have a casual lifestyle. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.