Senior Business Operations Manager, Procurement

Spreetail propels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs. Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history: www.spreetail.com.  
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Spreetail is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager - Procurement (Approvals) to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping our purchasing strategy. In this critical position, you will be the subject matter expert for our Purchase Order (PO) approval process, ensuring every order aligns with our financial goals and business objectives. You will leverage your analytical skills to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement across our procurement operations.

How you will achieve success:

• Drive Purchasing Excellence: Evaluate and approve a high volume of purchase orders for both domestic and international vendors, serving as the key decision-maker on complex and high-value orders.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze historical and forward-looking data using tools like Power BI and Excel to assess risk, enhance profit margins, and optimize inventory levels.
• Strategic Process Improvement: Proactively identify trends and inefficiencies in buying behaviors. Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, and Finance teams to address root causes and implement lasting solutions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a central point of contact between key departments, ensuring a seamless and efficient PO submission and approval process.
• Champion Best Practices: Develop and maintain robust documentation and play a key role in evolving our operational playbook. You will onboard and coach new team members and provide expert guidance on workflow optimization.
• Impactful Reporting: Generate and analyze reports on PO approval trends, Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance, and identified risks to inform strategic business decisions.

What experiences will help you in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. 
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, process operations, or approvals - understanding the full PO lifecycle from creation to payment. 
• 2–4 years of experience leading or supporting process improvements across a large, cross-functional organization. 
• 1–2 years of experience working with or presenting to senior leaders, including in high-stakes or conflict-resolution settings. 
• Strong data fluency - can interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable decisions (Excel, Power BI experience preferred). 
• A practical, business-first mindset - focused on outcomes like margin, risk reduction, and inventory efficiency. 

In an effort to Make Spreetail Better, we hire people that are aligned with our values and are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence. We believe the right person can learn what is needed to succeed in their role, so we encourage job applicants to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed. We are looking for diverse backgrounds and perspectives, so we don’t require college degrees and welcome non-linear career paths. If this role highlights your experience and gets you excited – please apply!
What you can expect from us: • We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself. Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off for your wedding week, paid parental leave and support for parents of growing families. • We celebrate accomplishments. Each year at Spreetail is a milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, swag store credit, or donati