Senior Manager, Procurement

Join Our Journey at Engine

At Engine, we’re revolutionizing work travel. Our modern travel platform isn’t just about booking trips; it’s about transforming how businesses and their teams experience travel. From seamless booking options with top airlines, hotels, and car rental providers to single-invoice billing and flexible trip modifications, we make travel not only easier to manage but also enjoyable. Backed by powerhouse investors like Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund, and Permira, we’re growing fast—and we want you to be part of it.

Your Mission:
As we continue to scale rapidly, we’re looking for a dynamic, results-driven Senior Manager of Procurement to join our team and take charge of sourcing, procurement strategy, and vendor management across the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to help build and streamline procurement processes in a high-growth environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support our company’s strategic goals.Here’s what you’ll take charge of:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across multiple categories (professional services, software, leases, hardware, etc.), ensuring cost savings and efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and track supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs.
• Oversee procurement budgets, drive cost-saving initiatives, and report on procurement performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Lead process improvements and the implementation of best-in-class procurement systems, tools, and technologies to streamline operations, reduce procurement cycle times, and ensure accurate forecasting.
• Work with Finance, Legal, IT/Security, Product and Development teams to align procurement efforts with company goals.
• Implement best practices, optimize procurement processes, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and long-term supplier collaborations that support company growth and technological innovation.

What You’ll Bring to Engine:
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to make an impact and grow alongside us:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role, ideally within a fast-growing technology company.
• Proven track record of managing procurement strategies across multiple spend categories and negotiating high-value contracts.
• Experience in managing a high-volume procurement function, sourcing complex products and services in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier performance management, and contract law.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Cash compensation: We tie our base pay ranges to role and level and for this role the range is $150,000 to $175,000. Within each range, base pay is ultimately determined based on your skills, expertise, and experience. This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and/or equity.

The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation
We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
• Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
• Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel?
Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let’s make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.