Principal Procurement Manager

Principal Procurement Manager

Vertice

Spend on technology is one of the biggest items in an enterprise CFO’s budget, second only to headcount. Traditional procurement is one of the most frustrating, friction-filled bottlenecks in modern businesses. A single purchase routinely stalls for months, drowning in endless email threads and dragging in teams from Finance, Legal, Security, and IT. Vertice is the world’s first Intelligent Procurement Platform aiming to eliminate this chaos. By combining automated agentic workflows, deep AI insights, and a global network of expert negotiators, we empower enterprises to buy smarter and scale at pace. The market response has been unprecedented: * $75bn+ in spend processed across our platform. * 20% savings consistently delivered to our customers. * 70% reduction in standard enterprise procurement cycles. * 13X revenue growth achieved over the last two years alone. Founded by serial technology entrepreneurs Roy and Eldar Tuvey, who have successfully scaled and exited two category-defining platforms and created $600M+ in enterprise value, we are backed by over $100M in Series C funding from tier 1 global investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, 83North, and Lakestar. We were recently recognized as the #2 fastest-growing company on the Sunday Times' Tech 100 and named the fastest-growing startup in the UK and Ireland by the FT’s Sifted. With headquarters in London and hubs in New York, Brno, Sydney, and Johannesburg, we are fundamentally reshaping the global B2B economy. The Role: As a Principal Procurement Manager, you’ll be a senior member in the team, playing a pivotal role in optimising SaaS procurement for our most strategic accounts. You'll partner closely to develop strategic sourcing plans, navigate negotiations with key SaaS vendors, and oversee supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle. Your proven track record in saving costs and driving commercial change will be instrumental in maximising value for our customers. This is a key role, with responsibility for delivering great outcomes to our customers through the delivery of commercial strategies and negotiating SaaS purchases and renewals with their vendors. Responsibilities * You’ll be accountable for Vertice’s service delivery into a portfolio of strategic accounts. * You’ll support some of Vertice’s most strategic private-equity relationships, contributing to our sales pipeline through exceptional customer delivery. * Work with C suite, and senior stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their requirements, purchase objectives and technology strategy. * Manage key SaaS Partner relationships for our largest spend areas * Implement Enterprise sourcing strategies, balancing innovation and best practice * Mentoring junior members of the team to drive outcomes and team culture. Requirements * You are a clear, confident and compelling communicator — in writing, in conversation and in front of C-suite stakeholders * You’re able to provide strategic insight to customers, understanding their challenges, pain points and opportunities. You have experience of moving this insight into action and delivering commercial value for large organisations. * You will bring real negotiation expertise to the role, with an in-depth knowledge of the available levers to pull and strategies to employ to get the best result across the full range of enterprise SaaS vendors. * You’ll be a creative thinker that challenges customers and suppliers to help reach desired outcomes. You are an expert in driving the delivery of commercial change at organisations, who can manage stakeholder expectations, provide constructive challenge and ensure all key objectives and timelines are met. * You will bring substantial years of commercial experience in an indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement consulting experience. * Category experience in technology (including IT/SaaS) is highly preferred. Why join Vertice? * Be a part of a fast-growing, innovative startup that is changing the way businesses buy and sell SaaS. * Work with passionate and talented teams that value your contributions and expertise. * Be part of a culture that promotes a growth mindset, transparency, collaboration, understanding and diversity. * Share in our success with equity options. #BI-DNI #LI-DNP Final things to note Vertice is an equal opportunities employer, although you must be legally able to work in the specified region of the job. Any personal data you provide will be processed in accordance with Vertice's privacy policy and applicable data protection law. We use AI-assisted tools to help us review and assess applications more efficiently. These tools support our Talent team but do not make hiring decisions autonomously. You have the right to contest any AI-assisted decision, and exercise your data subject rights by contacting us; please follow the instructions in our privacy policy. We like to deal directly with our candidates so no agencies please! If you aren’t sure this job applies to you, feel free to send your CV to careers@vertice.one, and we’ll be happy to take a look and see if you could be a good fit anywhere else in our business!

Principal, Data Analytics (Adobe - AA/CJA/WebSDK)

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world. THE ROLE DEPT® is seeking a Senior Analytics & Identity Engineer to join our forward-deployed architecture squad in North America. Mapped back to our platform-agnostic Analytics Craft, this role is a hands-on technical seat focused on Analytics Craft excellence. You will specialize in web/app telemetry tracking instrumentation, tag container cleanup, and analytics validation reporting. You will step directly into complex client environments to audit and clean up double-tracked Web implementations, decommission legacy tracking tags, and configure clean client-side data collection containers. You will build real-time analytics verification procedures to identify and resolve metric differences between frontend trackers and enterprise data lakes, securing end-to-end data trust. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Optimize Telemetry & SDKs: Audit and clean up double-tracked SDK implementations, decommission legacy tracking tags, and configure clean client-side data collection containers. * Configure Event Forwarding: Configure robust server-side event forwarding mechanisms to securely route web/app behavioral telemetry into downstream customer profile platforms. * Remediate Data Discrepancies: Build real-time analytics verification procedures to identify and resolve metric differences between frontend trackers and enterprise data lakes. * Clean Up Tag Containers: Re-architect and simplify complex, bloated tag containers to improve page performance and loading latency. * Support Attribution Validation: Work hand-in-hand with web architects to optimize edge-based tagging, and journey architects to validate campaign-link attribution. WHAT YOU BRING * Telemetry & Analytics Engineering: 6+ years of software engineering experience focusing on web/app analytics instrumentation, tag management systems, or customer telemetry tracking. * Tag & Data Layer Mastery: Deep technical command of client-side data layer design, custom JavaScript tag rules, browser debugging utilities, and server-side event routing. * Required Adobe Experience: * Expert, hands-on configuration mastery across Adobe Experience Platform Web SDK and Mobile SDK (AEP WebSDK / Mobile SDK). * Direct development experience utilizing Adobe Launch (Experience Platform Data Collection), configuring extensions, rules, and server-side Event Forwarding. * Proven experience debugging data discrepancies and tracking errors using Adobe Analytics and Adobe Customer Journey Analytics (CJA). * Collaboration Skills: Ability to coordinate with frontend engineers on edge-based tag optimization and campaign attribution. Work Environment: Remote position - TRAVEL EXPECTED  WHAT DO WE OFFER? * We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package: * Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage * 401k plan, plus matching * PTO * Paid Company Holidays * Parental Leave WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:  DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.  DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.  DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.  Learn more about DEPT® Learn more about DEPT® diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible. US Remote Range $96,200—$148,000 USD

Principal, Software Engineering (Adobe - Integrations & Automations)

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world. THE ROLE DEPT® is seeking a Principal, Software Engineering (Adobe - Integrations & Automations) to join our forward-deployed architecture squad in North America. Mapped back to our platform-agnostic Application Craft, this role is a hands-on technical seat focused on App Craft excellence. You will specialize in middleware modernization, system-to-system webhook logic, custom API connector builds, and workflow automation. You will step directly into complex client environments to re-architect broken API paths, custom service integrations, and synchronous data calls that cause gateway timeouts or system outages. You will move custom system extensions from brittle, in-process codebase overrides to modern, serverless, out-of-process architectures, ensuring long-term operational stability. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Remediate Broken Middleware: Re-architect and fix broken API paths, custom service integrations, and data calls causing timeouts, latency, or outages. * Build Out-of-Process Extensions: Shift custom system extensions from brittle codebase overrides to modern, serverless, out-of-process architectures. * Construct Workflow Connectors: Construct automated handoff hooks and workflow pipelines that bridge work management systems with downstream marketing engines. * Deploy Custom Webhooks: Design, build, and test robust webhook configurations and event-driven data transfer layers. * Ensure Integration Stability: Collaborate with web and data architects to secure end-to-end commerce, customer, and transactional data pathways. WHAT YOU BRING * Application & Integration Engineering: 6+ years of backend software engineering or systems integration experience inside an agency, consulting, or enterprise environment. * Integration Stack Expertise: Deep technical command of REST and GraphQL API design, serverless microservices, webhooks, and secure authentication models (OAuth). * Required Adobe Experience: * Direct experience developing and configuring workflows inside Adobe Workfront and Adobe Workfront Fusion. * Hands-on experience utilizing Adobe App Builder and Adobe Commerce API Mesh to build out-of-process system extensions. * Familiarity connecting Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Assets) and creative workflows with external work management tools. * Technical Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system connection bottlenecks and latency issues across multi-platform networks. * Consultative Mindset: Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work directly with client development teams and explain technical fixes clearly. Work Environment: Remote position - TRAVEL EXPECTED  WHAT DO WE OFFER? * We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package: * Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage * 401k plan, plus matching * PTO * Paid Company Holidays * Parental Leave WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:  DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.  DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.  DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.  Learn more about DEPT® Learn more about DEPT® diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible. US Remote Range $122,700—$148,000 USD