Manager of Procurement - Vendor Management

Role Overview

The Manager of Procurement - Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic procurement initiatives, supplier relationships, and cost optimization efforts while ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role provides leadership to the procurement team, drives process improvements, and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement best-in-class procurement strategies. 

This role will ideally sit in our Charlotte, NC HQ and work in a hybrid environment (Tues, Weds & Thurs onsite).

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a procurement team, providing coaching and mentorship to enhance performance and effectiveness
• Drive the execution of procurement strategies to optimize cost savings, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier partnerships
• Oversee high-value vendor negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance assessments
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to align procurement activities with overall business objectives
• Leverage data and analytics to drive strategic sourcing decisions and identify cost reduction opportunities
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing practices
• Optimize procurement processes through automation, technology enhancements, and operational best practices
• Develop and manage key performance metrics to evaluate procurement effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
• Partner with Finance and business units to align procurement strategies with financial planning and budgeting

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred
• 8 or more years of procurement experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Strong expertise in vendor negotiations, strategic sourcing, and contract management
• Experience implementing procurement technologies, process improvements, and automation strategies
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and present actionable insights to senior leadership
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
• Strong understanding of compliance, regulatory requirements, and procurement best practices
• Proficiency in procurement tools, ERP systems, and advanced Excel functions

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We focus on creating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and are proud to be a safe place where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,600 teammates working across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®. 

Who you are: 

• A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown. 
• Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships. 
• Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential. 

What you’ll get:  

AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a publicly traded tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, competitive benefits and equity options. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place.

AvidXers enjoy:  

• 18 days PTO* 
• 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays) 
• 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 
• Competitive Healthcare 
• High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
• Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
• 401k Match up to 4% 
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange** 
• Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance 
• BrightDime Financial Wellness Tool, offered free to teammates 
• WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers 
• Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more 
• Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250***
• Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
• Free parking

*Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year 

**Must be full-time for at least 3 months

***Must be full-time for at least one year 

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability.