Manager, Procurement Operations

BECU

. Establish, launch, and lead BECU’s centralized Buy Desk within Strategic Sourcing .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $131,400 - $160,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement operations, strategic sourcing, and vendor management, with a strong focus on developing scalable processes and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive procurement transformation initiatives.

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Procurement Operations ManagementStrategic SourcingVendor ManagementPeople LeadershipPerformance Metrics Development

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Hard Skills

Procurement ProcessesPurchase Order ManagementVendor Agreement InterpretationSpend Data AnalysisOperational Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Buy DeskProcure-To-PayGovernanceChange ManagementWorkflow Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, launch, and lead BECU’s centralized Buy Desk within Strategic Sourcing
Build a scalable procurement operating model that simplifies purchasing, strengthens controls, and improves the employee buying experience
Lead, coach, and develop the procurement operations team
Establish priorities, service standards, performance expectations, and professional growth opportunities
Design and implement standardized procurement processes, including requisition intake, purchase order management, guided buying, vendor master governance, workflow approvals, and issue resolution
Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations and ensure purchase orders align with vendor agreements, pricing, scope, contractual terms, and funding requirements
Develop guided buying practices using preferred vendors, approved catalogs, and established contracts
Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, Facilities, and business leaders
Lead procurement transformation and change management initiatives, including workflow design, stakeholder engagement, system testing, communications, training, adoption, and process stabilization
Develop and monitor procurement performance metrics, vendor and spend analytics, and operational reporting
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for procurement operations
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum four years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing operations, strategic sourcing, procure-to-pay, vendor management, or a related discipline
At least one year of people leadership, team leadership, or experience coaching, developing, and directing the work of others
Knowledge of purchasing processes and procurement governance
Experience interpreting vendor agreements, including master service agreements, statements of work, pricing schedules, and service-level requirements
Ability to translate contractual and purchasing requirements into accurate operational transactions and controls
Experience analyzing procurement, vendor, or spend data
Experience developing performance measures, identifying operational trends, and translating findings into actionable recommendations
Strong communication, stakeholder management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Candidates must be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC
Washington residents within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila must come into headquarters on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
PTO Program + Exchange Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
Compensation incentives are available; incentives are performance based and targets vary by role