Senior Procurement Lead - ACV Auctions : Job Details

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company's 401(k)

Who we are looking for:

ACV is looking for a Senior Procurement Lead responsible for developing procurement strategies, leading negotiations, and driving cost savings initiatives for multiple categories with a focus on software and cloud services. The Senior Procurement Lead will have previous experience negotiating SaaS purchases and renewals, with a solid understanding of SaaS licensing models, knowledge of the available levers to pull, and strategies to utilize to achieve the best results.

Th is role will be responsible for building strong relationships with stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their requirements and purchase objectives. Th e Senior Procurement Lead will work cross-functionally with Information Security, Finance and Legal teams to guide stakeholders through the purchasing and vendor contracting process. This includes contract negotiations, vendor onboarding, renewal management, contract administration and overseeing vendor relationships.

This role requires a combination of analytical skills, business acumen, and effective communication abilities. The ideal candidate for this role has a history of delivering results, is proactive, and can influence stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for purchase requests and renewals, including evaluating and onboarding vendors, negotiating pricing and business terms, and facilitating the approval process with Information Security, Finance and Legal teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, formulate strategy, and execute contract negotiations to achieve best possible outcomes.
• Initiate sourcing events from start to finish, driving alignment across cross-functional teams. Formulate and recommend sourcing decisions to leadership.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and establish cost effective practices through competitive bidding and vendor consolidation.
• Build a strong understanding of business direction and priorities for vendors and spend across categories and departments.
• Ensure purchases and renewals are in compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage enterprise agreements and vendor relationships, including regular business reviews.
• Lead category management initiatives across multiple business functions, including category strategy, spend analysis/market intelligence, proactive cost savings opportunities, and vendor management.
• Contribute to the maturation of procurement competencies to evolve the department into a strategic function, including business relationship management, stakeholder collaboration, and category and sub-category planning.
• Utilize knowledge of procurement best practices to identify opportunities for improvement within the procurement process.
• Analyze market trends and vendor capabilities to support informed sourcing decisions.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, supply chain and/or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience sourcing and negotiating SaaS with knowledge of IT products, services and market trends. Experience as a sourcing or category lead in software or IT is preferred.
• Proven experience in SaaS and software procurement, including enterprise-wide agreements and managing vendor relationships.
• Prior involvement in vendor consolidation initiatives, including with acquired companies, is a plus.
• Other functional experience, particularly in project management, business process, or business analysis, is preferred.
• Ability to participate in supplier risk evaluations for key and single sourced items.
• Must have proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and be effective in managing stakeholder expectations.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
• Experience writing and generating RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau).
• Detail-oriented, financially savvy, and skilled at juggling multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.

Compensation : $81,000.00 - $102,000.00 annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this positio n.

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Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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