Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader that empowers individuals, communities, businesses, and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company operates more than 4,000 employees worldwide with portfolio leaders in e‑commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications, and entertainment.Job SummaryThe Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management plays a key role in leading strategic sourcing, procurement operations, vendor management, and supplier risk oversight across the organization. The role ensures the acquisition of goods, services, and technology solutions is cost‑effective, compliant, and aligned with business, financial, and risk objectives. Acting as a central governance point for supplier engagement, the role drives adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and security standards while fostering strong, long‑term supplier relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Procurement & Category ManagementExecute procurement strategies aligned with company goals across all business units including Marketing, IT, HR, Facilities, Legal, Compliance, and Finance.Refine and maintain category management strategies for major spend categories such as technology, marketing, professional services, SaaS platforms, and operational vendors.Lead competitive sourcing initiatives and identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, improved supplier performance, and cost savings.Vendor Management & Supplier StrategyEnhance the formal Vendor Management Program for onboarding, performance monitoring, renewal planning, and offboarding.Establish vendor performance metrics, including service level agreements (SLAs) and periodic supplier reviews.Maintain an approved vendor list and centralized vendor database.Contract Lifecycle ManagementPartner with Legal and Compliance teams to manage the full contract lifecycle—including review, commercial terms negotiation, approvals, renewals,



and amendments.Maintain a centralized contract repository and tracking system.AI‑Enabled Procurement & Process AutomationUtilize AI‑enabled tools to accelerate sourcing research, vendor comparisons, market intelligence, contract summarization, proposal analysis, and procurement documentation.Identify opportunities to automate repetitive procurement tasks to improve cycle time and efficiency.Procurement Technology & Systems (P2P)Use Coupa (or similar procure‑to‑pay platforms) for requisitions, approvals, supplier onboarding, and spend visibility, ensuring accuracy and adherence to processes.Employ Coupa reporting and analytics tools to monitor spend trends and vendor utilization.Identify opportunities for automation and reporting enhancements.Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM)Coordinate vendor due diligence and risk assessments with Information Security, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams, leveraging existing TPRM processes and tools.Ensure proper documentation that vendors meet organizational data security, privacy, and regulatory standards.Support vendor audit and risk remediation processes.Spend Analytics & Cost OptimizationMonitor procurement spend across the organization and report to leadership.Identify cost optimization opportunities through vendor negotiations, strategic sourcing, and vendor consolidation.Track procurement metrics including savings achieved, vendor performance, contract compliance, and cycle time.Procurement GovernanceLead sourcing and vendor negotiations for small to mid‑sized engagements (initially contracts up to approximately $200,000, with potential to expand scope).Ensure all procurement activities follow internal approval thresholds, financial approvals,



and procurement policies.Cross‑Functional CollaborationAct as a central procurement advisor to stakeholders across departments.Provide guidance on procurement best practices and vendor selection strategies.QualificationsStrategic sourcing and negotiationVendor management, supplier performance monitoring, and relationship developmentContract lifecycle management, including risk identification and mitigationProcurement analytics, spend reporting, and data‑driven decision‑makingProficiency with Coupa or other procure‑to‑pay platformsAI‑assisted research, automation, and workflow optimizationRisk management and compliance oversightCross‑functional stakeholder collaboration and influence without authorityAbility to evaluate conflicting supplier proposals and make commercially sound recommendations balancing cost, risk, and business requirementsAbility to manage multiple concurrent sourcing and renewal initiatives while maintaining timeline discipline, analytical rigor, and stakeholder alignmentExceptional attention to detail across communications, data analysis, reporting, procurement recommendations, and negotiations ensuring accuracy, consistency, and sound commercial outcomesMinimum Requirements6–10 years of experience in procurement or vendor management, managing vendor contracts and supplier negotiationsBachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related fieldHands‑on experience with Coupa, Ariba, or similar procure‑to‑pay platformsProfessional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CSCPBenefitsCompensation (base salary + discretionary bonus) ranges from CAD 77,837 to 122,548.53 annually. The successful candidate will be eligible for stock options, health, vision, dental insurance, RRSP matching, Personal Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other perks applicable as the company implements.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management - C$77,837 - C$122,548.5 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Rakuten International
📍 Winnipeg