Procurement Manager

Parallels has an immediate vacancy for this role.

We’re looking for a strategic and results-driven Procurement Manager to oversee our sourcing operations and secure the essential software services and other services our business needs to operate efficiently. In this role, you will lead the full acquisition lifecycle—from analyzing corporate expenditures to identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating high-value contracts, and mitigating supply chain risks.

The ideal candidate balances sharp financial acumen with top-tier relationship management skills. You will work closely with Finance, Legal, IT and R&D teams to build an agile, cost-effective, and compliant supply ecosystem that directly supports our overall profitability and growth goals.

The top creative and technical minds could work anywhere. So why are so many of them choosing Parallels? Here are three reasons:

1. This is the moment. It’s an exciting time at Parallels, with strong leadership, a refreshed brand, and a whole new approach to changing the way the world works. We’re at the forefront of a movement, and we want you to ride this wave with us.
2. We want you to be you. Too often, companies tell you about their culture and then expect you to fit it. Our culture is built from the people who work here. We want you to feel safe to be who you are, take risks, and show us what you’ve got.
3. It’s your world. We know you have a life. We want to be part of it, but not all of it. At Parallels, we’re serious about empowering people to work when, how, and where they want. Couch? Sweatpants? Cool with us. We believe that happy employees mean happy customers. That’s why we hire amazing people and get out of their way.

Sound good so far? Awesome. Let’s talk more about the  Procurement Manager role and see if we’re destined to be together.

As a Procurement Manager, you will:

• Sourcing & Strategy: Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective procurement strategies across key spend categories to maximize lifecycle value and reduce overall operational costs.
• Vendor Management: Research, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, and price. Collaborate with the business to establish performance metrics (KPIs) to conduct regular supplier audits and maintain high service-level standards.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) processes. Negotiate terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors (in collaboration with the business) and partnering with the internal legal team to minimize compliance risks.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify potential supply chain vulnerabilities (e.g., single-supplier bottlenecks, tariff issues) and establish proactive contingency plans to guarantee business continuity.
• Budget & Financial Analytics: Monitor spending patterns, conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, and report on monthly cost-saving initiatives to executive leadership.
• Process Optimization: Manage and refine the company’s digital procurement workflows and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to ensure accurate tracking from purchase requisition to final payment.
• Sustainability & CSR: Partner with corporate sustainability stakeholders to source eco-friendly, ethically sound materials that align with our environmental and social responsibility metrics.

Qualification and Experience 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Certifications: Professional credentials such as SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) are highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and specialized procurement management platforms. Expert-level command of Microsoft Excel for spend analysis and data modeling.
• Core Competencies:
  • Exceptional negotiation, commercial awareness, and relationship-building skills.
  • Deep understanding of contract law, market dynamics, and international shipping/logistics.
  • Analytical mindset capable of translating complex data into actionable financial strategies.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills to align goals between technical and non-technical teams.

US:

• Parallels is an award-winning productivity solution that helps users leverage the best technology out there, whether it’s Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, or the cloud. 
• We have millions of users and decades of innovation under our belts. 
• We offer a fully remote, work-from-anywhere workspace – and we mean it. There is no pressure to work in an office whatsoever. 
• Hours are flexible, too! You’ve worked hard to build your life, and we don’t want you to give it up for work. 
• Our team is growing fast, and there’s a ton of energy and a lot of really smart, motivated, fun people ready to welcome you in. 

What are you waiting for? Apply now! We can’t wait to meet you. 

(FYI, we’re lucky to have a lot of interest and we so appreciate your application, though please note that we’ll only contact you if you’ve been selected for an interview.) 

About Parallels

Parallels is a top VDI/EUC product helping businesses since 1999. Whether it’s desktop or cloud, on-prem or hybrid, Parallels has a solution to help your company optimize the speed and security of your work environment at an affordable price.

It is our policy and practice to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.   

Parallels is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation that are required. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request as required by Federal and Provincial regulations and Company Policy. Any information received relating to accommodation will be treated as confidential. 

As part of our evaluation process, we utilize an AI tool to assess candidates.

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