Senior Procurement Business Partner

Mercury

. Own procurement intake and deal execution from request through contract signature and supplier onboarding .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $138,800 - $192,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, contract negotiations, and vendor management, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and compliance. Proficient in utilizing procurement tools to enhance workflows and data management.

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Procurement Process ImprovementContract NegotiationP2P OperationsVendor Risk ManagementData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSourcingContract ManagementVendor ManagementProcess DesignNegotiationWorkflow ManagementData AnalysisDashboard CreationCompliance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOperational JudgmentCross-Functional CollaborationBias to Action

Tools & Technologies

ZipCoupaAribaP2P Systems

Industry Keywords

High-Growth TechRegulated EnvironmentThird-Party Review Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own procurement intake and deal execution from request through contract signature and supplier onboarding
Design and improve procurement processes, policies, and controls as the company pursues bank charter readiness
Set playbooks and standards for the procurement team
Lead contract negotiations end to end, including redlines, pricing discussions, and vendor communications
Operate and administer P2P and procurement tools, ensuring workflows, controls, and integrations work as intended
Maintain accurate procurement and vendor data across intake, approvals, renewals, and systems
Manage vendor portfolio operations, including vendor records, renewal calendars, pricing changes, SLAs, and performance tracking
Serve as the operational point of contact for Accounts Payable, Legal, Security, and Compliance
Monitor cycle times and bottlenecks and drive process and tooling improvements
Support vendor risk intake by triggering cross-functional reviews and escalating issues
Build and maintain dashboards and reports on spend, renewals, throughput, and savings
Partner with the Procurement Lead on reporting, deal preparation, and executive updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, P2P operations, or a related finance or operations role
Hands-on experience with P2P or procurement systems such as Zip, Coupa, Ariba, or similar tools
Track record of independently leading negotiations with meaningful commercial outcomes
Experience building or materially improving procurement processes
Experience in vendor risk, compliance, or third-party review processes
Experience running workflows from incomplete or messy intake through execution and close
Strong operational judgment, attention to detail, and a bias to action
Comfort working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Security, and business stakeholders
Ability to work with data and build simple, useful dashboards to inform decisions
Experience in a regulated or high-scrutiny environment (nice to have)
Experience in a high-growth tech or startup environment (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits as part of the total rewards package
Competitive salary and equity ranges
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs