Manager, Procurement Operations

Posted 5 Hours Ago
24 Locations
In-Office or Remote
120K-158K Annually
Senior level
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Web3
Circle's platform connects traditional finance and digital assets to create a secure, always-on digital economy.
The Role
The Manager, Procurement Operations leads the administration of the Procure-to-Pay system, identifies process inefficiencies, manages vendor onboarding, and supports compliance across procurement operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com .
What you'll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values : High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
The Manager, Procurement Operations serves as the operational backbone of Circle's Procurement function, owning the administration of our Procure-to-Pay system (ZipHQ), driving continuous process improvements, and building the enablement resources that empower employees to navigate procurement effectively. Reporting to the Director of Sourcing and Procurement, this is an individual contributor role best suited for a proactive, solutions-oriented operator who can independently identify inefficiencies and execute improvements end-to-end.
What you'll work on:
  • Administering and optimizing ZipHQ as the primary system administrator, managing configurations, user access, and system integrity to support a seamless Procure-to-Pay experience
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement across Procurement Operations, independently proposing solutions and project managing execution from ideation through completion
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive Procure-to-Pay enablement resources, including user guides, training materials, and SOPs that drive employee adoption and compliance
  • Tracking and reporting on P2P metrics, proactively surfacing trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement to Procurement leadership
  • Owning the end-to-end vendor onboarding process, ensuring timely setup in ZipHQ and compliance with Procurement policy
  • Developing, maintaining, and communicating Procurement policies and standard operating procedures to drive consistency and compliance across the organization
  • Supporting internal controls and audit readiness by ensuring P2P processes meet compliance requirements and documentation remains current and accessible

What you'll bring to Circle:
Core Requirements:
  • 7+ years of experience in Procurement Operations, Procure-to-Pay, or a similar operational role
  • Hands-on experience as a ZipHQ system administrator (required)
  • Demonstrated ability to independently identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and manage execution through to completion
  • Strong analytical skills with experience tracking, interpreting, and reporting procurement metrics
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
  • Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development

Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience developing and maintaining procurement policies and standard operating procedures
  • Familiarity with Accounts Payable processes and cross-functional P2P workflows
  • Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $157,500
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,050 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a global, internet financial platform company powering the foundation of an open, borderless, and programmable economy. Circle connects financial institutions, enterprises, and developers to the next generation of the internet financial system through digital assets such as USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Supporting trillions of dollars in economic activity and serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide, Circle enables value to move with the speed, security, and transparency of the internet. Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

Why Work With Us

Our employees are treated as people first with a real purpose for being here. Circle has created an environment where people can thrive, grow, be challenged, and constantly build on their career. It's this same environment that draws competitive strength from within our employee base.

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