Principal, Procurement

BetterUp is seeking a Procurement Principal to design, build, and scale a modern procurement function that drives financial discipline, operational efficiency, and strategic partnership across the company.

Requirements

• Define and execute a company-wide procurement strategy focused on SaaS and technology vendor
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Legal, Finance, and business leaders
• Design and operationalize frameworks for risk management, contracting, and governance
• Advocate for the use of high-leverage tools to streamline sourcing, contract workflows, and vendor performance tracking
• Regularly engage with executive leadership on vendor strategy, capital planning, and investment trade-offs
• Own the full procurement lifecycle—from sourcing and negotiation through onboarding, renewal, and offboarding
• Deliver measurable business impact through cost optimization, supplier performance, and process efficiency
• Build dashboards and KPIs to provide executive visibility into spend trends, savings realized, and procurement ROI
• Establish scalable procurement policies and controls to support audit readiness and future public-company compliance
• Lead continuous improvement through retros, sprints, and cross-functional experimentation
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and IT to ensure vendors meet contractual, financial, and data privacy requirements
• Partner with department leaders to forecast spend, identify savings opportunities, and prioritize vendor consolidation
• Educate internal teams on procurement best practices, creating a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration
• Operate as a connector and advisor, helping teams move faster through clear processes and thoughtful decision-making
• Create the roadmap for a scalable procurement organization, including team design, resourcing, and capability growth
• Build the business case for future hiring, system investments, and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making

Benefits

• Access to BetterUp coaching
• Competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Per year: All federal/statutory holidays observed
• 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays
• 5 Volunteer Days to give back
• Learning and Development stipend
• Company wide Summer & Winter breaks
• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp
• 401(k) self contribution