Senior Manager, Procurement

@ Wealthsimple

About the Position

Wealthsimple is on a mission to empower individuals to achieve financial freedom. As a Senior Manager, Procurement, you will lead procurement transformation within a dynamic finance team. You will drive operational efficiencies and cost savings while collaborating with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Strategic Procurement & Process Enablement

• Develop and implement long-term procurement strategies.
• Optimize the procurement platform, Zip, and integrate new features.
• Design and refine procurement workflows to support scaling needs.
• Establish and maintain procurement policies and procedures.

Supplier & Risk Management

• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable contracts.
• Manage supplier performance metrics and evaluation processes.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Security on third-party risk management.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Mentor staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage the procurement department's budget effectively.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence

• Serve as the primary procurement contact across departments.
• Provide training on Zip and share best practices internally.
• Communicate strategies and performance to senior management.

What You'll Bring

• 5-7 years of procurement operations experience in tech.
• Proven experience in team leadership and procurement platform optimization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting key performance metrics.

Why Wealthsimple?

• Competitive salary and top-tier health benefits.
• Retirement savings matching and wellness budgets.
• 20 vacation days plus unlimited sick and mental health days.
• Remote-first work environment across North America.

Technology & Innovation at Wealthsimple

We value innovation and encourage the use of new technologies, including AI, to solve problems and create value.

DEI & Accessibility

We welcome diverse applicants and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Key Skills/Competency

• Procurement
• Strategy
• Operations
• Supplier Management
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Data Analysis
• Compliance
• Stakeholder Management