ppThis is an incredible opportunity to join a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a integral leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale, helping customers run some of the world’s most demanding AI and data-intensive environments. We are looking for a process-oriented Global Procurement Operations Senior Manager to build our purchasing infrastructure from scratch. Currently, our buying process is manual and decentralized. You will be the architect of our Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle—implementing the tools, workflows, and policies that allow DDN to scale efficiently. This role is 50% Systems Implementation, 30% Policy Design, and 20% SaaS License Administration. /ph3bWhat you’ll do /b /h3ullipSystem Implementation: Support the rollout of our first Procurement platform (e.g. Workday). You will be the "Admin" and internal expert for this tool. /p /lilipWorkflow Engineering: Support and help create the "Internal Intake" process. You’ll help define how a request moves from a "need" in Slack/Email to an approved Purchase Order (PO). /p /lilipSaaS Operations: Manage the technical side of our software stack.



This includes tracking license utilization (e.g., "We pay for 100 seats but only use 60") and managing the "Master Renewal Calendar." /p /lilipData Integrity: Clean up our Vendor Master Data. You’ll ensure every vendor has a signed W-9, correct payment terms, and a security clearance on file. /p /lilipThe "Procurement Help Desk": Act as the internal point of contact for employees who are confused about how to get a contract signed or an invoice paid. /p /lilipCompliance Audit: Build the "Paper Trail." Ensure that every dollar spent is backed by an approval that would pass a financial audit. /p /lilipUser Experience Mindset: You believe that for a process to work, it must be easy for the employees. You aim for "frictionless compliance." /p /li /ulh3bWhat we’re looking for /b /h3ullipExperience: 4+ years in Procurement Ops, Purchasing, or FinOps. /p /lilipProblem Solving: You enjoy "cleaning up" data and find satisfaction in a perfectly organized spreadsheet or database. /p /lilipTechnical Breadth: You understand how an API works (at a high level) to connect procurement tools with Finance and IT systems. /p /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Global Procurement Operations Senior Manager (Madrid)
🏢 DDN
📍 Madrid