Procurement Specialist (Temporary Contractor)

Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterra's differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive temporary Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing process of goods and services, ensuring the organization acquires the necessary products and services at the best possible price while maintaining high quality and timely delivery. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline the procurement process, manage contracts, and uphold compliance with company policies and regulations.

Please note: this is a short-term, contract position from May to September 2025 and is not eligible for company benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Process Management: Oversee the entire procurement process and lifecycle in Zip.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry standards. Identify and mitigate potential risks in the procurement process.

• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate procurement processes and suggest improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the overall procurement function.

• Supplier Management: Drive supplier diversity initiatives to promote inclusive practices in the supply chain, while managing the vendor intake process in Zip.

• Business & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain trusted stakeholder relationships across Finance, Corporate IT, Security, Legal, HR, and AP teams. Work across many other departments to solve problems, optimize results collaboratively and creatively, and align procurement strategies with organizational needs and objectives.

• Leadership: Serve as a thought leader to drive continuous improvement across the company. Individual must be an efficient and strategic problem solver who is comfortable working independently, thinks holistically about key issues, and helps influence positive outcomes. 

• Reporting & KPI’s: Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement activities, such as supplier performance, purchase order cycle time, and contract value. Use KPI data to identify areas for improvement and drive performance excellence within the procurement function.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement management, including professional services and software vendors required.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field or equivalent experience.

• Procure-to-pay admin tool usage and expense, with strong preference for Zip knowledge or experience. Implementation experience is a plus.

• Experience with Sage Intacct, Workday Adaptive, Zip or similar accounting and finance tools preferred.

• Proficient in Excel reporting.

• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communications skills that can be applied across organizational levels.

• Familiarity with common process improvement methodologies and governance models, ability to facilitate change management.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, and negotiate and collaborate effectively.

• Excellent communicator that can interact with diverse groups across organizational levels and build strong relationships.

• Experience working in SaaS industry preferred.

• Prefer someone local to Austin, TX although fully remote possible for a strong candidate

Compensation

We will be accepting applications for this role until 4/30/2025

Our Culture:  At Bonterra, we’re innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. To achieve our vision, we cultivate an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced and every team member feels empowered to contribute. Innovation, curiosity, and a commitment to equity guide our work. We foster a culture of belonging, ensuring that every individual is valued, respected, and given the tools to succeed. Together, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:

• Generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

• Up to 15 paid company holidays including some commemorating social justice events and self-care

• Paid volunteer time

• Resources for savings and investments

• Paid parental leave

• Paid sick leave

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with additional access to health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

Please note the benefits specified on this page are applicable to full-time employees based in the United States. For international employees, actual benefits may vary based on local standards and regulations and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws and industry norms.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.