Strategic Procurement Manager

Say hello to opportunities. If youre looking to be part of whats next in communication, youre in the right place. At RingCentral, we believe the best customer experiences happen when humans and AI work together. Our agentic voice AI portfolioAIR, AVA, and ACEbrings together automation, assistance, and insights across the entire conversation lifecycle. The result? More seamless, intelligent experiences for businesses everywhere. With $2.5B+ in ARR and $250M invested in R&D annually, were building the future of AI-powered business communications. This is where you and your skills come in. Were currently looking for a high-ownership Strategic Procurement Manager to lead our end-to-end procurement lifecycle. You will serve as the critical link between internal business requesters and external vendors, ensuring every dollar spent is optimized and every contract is sound. You aren't just a negotiator; you are a project manager and a diplomat who navigates the needs of Legal, stakeholders and FP&A to deliver best-in-class results. We need a procurement generalist with a "value-hunter" mindset who can dive into any contract, across any category, and extract better terms and higher savings. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Ownership: Own the full "Intake-to-Contract" process. Act as the primary point of contact for internal requesters, guiding them from the initial request through vendor selection, negotiation, and final execution. Aggressive Cost Optimization: Treat every contract as an opportunity to save. Challenge historical spend, negotiate aggressive discounts, and ensure we are hitting or exceeding annual savings targets. Stakeholder Diplomacy: Act as the "Internal Consultant" to align the priorities of FP&A (budget adherence), Legal (risk mitigation), and IT (security/integration) while ensuring the business requesters needs are met. Contractual Scrutiny: Serve as a generalist capable of picking apart various contract types. You must be able to identify "red flag" terms, hidden fees, and unfavorable renewal clauses across multiple categories. Multi-Project Execution: Simultaneously manage a high volume of active contracts and renewals at different stages of the lifecycle without losing momentum or attention to detail. Vendor Stewardship: Manage the external vendor relationship through the negotiation phase, ensuring our company is positioned as a "customer of choice" while maintaining high standards for vendor performance. Desired Qualifications: Generalist Procurement Experience: 3+ years in a procurement or strategic sourcing role with a proven ability to manage diverse spend categories (Software, Marketing, Professional Services, etc.). High Sense of Ownership: A track record of taking initiative and seeing complex projects through to completion with minimal supervision. Contractual Literacy: Basic experience with contractual terms and the ability to partner effectively with Legal to refine T&Cs, SLAs, and MSAs. Systems Knowledge: Experience with procurement workflows; knowledge of NetSuite and DocuSign is a strong plus. AI Proficiency: A great plus: Demonstrable experience using AI tools to summarize contracts, analyze spend data, or streamline procurement workflows. Communication: Exceptional ability to "speak the language" of different departmentstranslating technical IT needs into financial terms for FP&A or risk terms for Legal. Preferred: Experience in a fast-paced environment where you must pivot between tactical execution (getting a signature today) and strategic improvement (saving 20% tomorrow). Strong background in "value-based" negotiationlooking beyond just the price tag to optimize the total business impact. What we offer: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter benefits 401K match and ESPP Paid time off and paid sick leave Paid parental and pregnancy leave Family-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption etc.) Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7 Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning Employee bonus referral program Student loan refinancing assistance Employee perks and discounts program RingCentrals Finance team gives you an incredible opportunity to manage stratospheric growth and learn from the best. Its an unmatched opportunity to put your professional and personal growth on an upward trajectory. Youll lead change at a $2 billion company thats growing 30% every yearin a people-first environment designed to power your career. RingCentrals work culture is the backbone of our success. And dont just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. About RingCentral RingCentral is a global leader in agentic voice AIpowered business communications, delivering an integrated platform for business phone, SMS, contact center, workforce engagement management, video collaboration, and messaging. As the communications layer connecting businesses and customers, RingCentral is the front door of business communication and is in the advantageous position to apply AI at every phase of the conversation journey before, during, and after each interaction. Our agentic AI portfolio includes autonomous voice-first AI agents that automate calls, assist in the moment, and analyze every interaction enabling businesses to work smarter, respond faster, and connect more meaningfully with their customers. Visit ringcentral.com to learn more. RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during our application and interview process. If you require such accommodations, please click on the following link to learn more about how we can assist you. If you are hired in Belmont, CA, the compensation range for this position is between $100,450 and $143,500 for full-time employees, in addition to eligibility for variable pay, equity, and benefits. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, 401k, ESPP, vacation, parental leave, and more! The salary may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience. RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of global enterprise cloud communications, collaboration, and contact center solutions. More flexible and cost-effective than legacy on-premises systems, the RingCentral platform empowers employees to Work as OneTM from any location, on any device, and via any mode to better serve customers, improving business efficiency and customer satisfaction. The company provides unified voice, video meetings, team messaging, digital customer engagement, and integrated contact center solutions for enterprises globally. RingCentrals open platform integrates with leading business apps and enables customers to easily customize business workflows. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world. RingCentral is an EEO/AA employer.