Procurement Enablement Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Enablement Lead to lead the procurement program at Mixpanel. As a key member of the Operational Finance Team, you will be responsible for organizational spend, maximizing vendor value, optimizing procurement processes, minimizing risk, and assisting business partners throughout the organization with the procurement of third-party tools and services. WHAT YOU'LL DO As the Procurement Enablement Lead, you will manage a team of two and be responsible for: - Managing and developing a team of two, coaching them through skill-building, career growth, and day-to-day performance while fostering a culture of shared ownership and high standards. - Leading execution of complex procurement projects across functions, setting clear priorities and anticipating challenges before they become blockers. - Collaborating cross-functionally with key internal teams such as FP&A, Security, IT, and Legal on purchasing processes and improvements, building productive relationships with adjacent teams and resolving misalignments directly. - Building strategic relationships with key vendors and technology partners in order to leverage strategic discounts and maximize value. - Promoting a culture of innovation on the team by identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through better processes and targeted use of AI and emerging tools, and leading initiatives to implement procurement process improvements. - Providing procurement process training for Mixpanel employees involved with procurement of products and services. - Shaping and communicating a compelling vision for the procurement team that contributes to Operational Finance goals, anticipating team-level needs and emerging trends, and clearly communicating the rationale behind key decisions. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - 5+ years of work experience as a Procurement Specialist or Procurement Manager, including experience managing or directly leading others. - Experience working for SaaS companies and working directly with vendors. - Experience with procurement improvement initiatives. - Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment. - Experience with managing and mitigating risks. - Strong data management and analytics skills - you have the ability to gather, clean, and interpret data. - Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships both internally and externally. - Effective communicator as you will need to collaborate with all functions of the business and guide a team through change with clarity and empathy. - A track record of coaching and developing team members, managing performance, and building a respectful, high-performing team environment. - Adaptability - you understand that change is constant, and you embrace it, and can help your team navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities with confidence. - Agility and resilience - you move quickly and encourage continued improvement. - Strong work ethic, desire to learn, and a drive to excel. - Professional polish - accustomed to and comfortable with presenting to the C-suite without extensive coaching and prep (internally and externally). WHY REMOTE Mixpanel is a remote-first company, and this role will be performed entirely remotely. As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and will be part of a global team that values collaboration and communication. BENEFITS - Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Care - Mental Wellness Benefit - Generous Vacation Policy & Additional Company Holidays - Enhanced Parental Leave - Volunteer Time Off - Additional US Benefits: Pre-Tax Benefits