Procurement Architect
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for digital transformation sweeps through the finance sector, companies like Ramp are revolutionizing the way businesses manage their spending. With a growth rate of over 16% in revenue for its customers, Ramp is at the forefront of this change. The role of a Procurement Architect is more crucial than ever, requiring a unique blend of technical expertise and domain knowledge. In this remote job market, professionals with experience in GTM and procurement are in high demand, with some reports suggesting a 25% increase in job openings for similar positions. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical skills, industry knowledge, and ability to drive complex enterprise deals to stand out in this competitive landscape.
Job Description
About the Role
The Procurement Architect position at Ramp is a highly technical and customer-facing role that requires a deep understanding of procurement workflows, vendor management, and technical implementation. As a key member of the Solutions organization, you will serve as the primary procurement SME in the sales cycle, partnering cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Post-Sales Solutions to influence roadmap and shape how Ramp's procurement offering evolves. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting deep-dive discovery sessions, mapping customer procurement requirements to Ramp's capabilities, and designing scalable workarounds to ensure seamless integration.As a Procurement Architect, you will be working closely with enterprise Account Executives and Solutions Consultants to drive technical discovery and solution design for high-value enterprise deals. Your expertise in procurement domain and technical implementation knowledge will be essential in accelerating Ramp's most complex evaluations. You will also be responsible for building pre-sale implementation plans, conducting integration assessments, and creating workflow prototypes to accelerate technical validation.
Ramp is a company that values high agency and high urgency, and as a Procurement Architect, you will be expected to make consequential decisions that shape the outcome of our customers' spending management. With a median customer saving of 5% and growing revenue by 16% in their first year, Ramp is making a significant impact in the finance sector.
What You Will Do
- Conduct deep-dive discovery sessions on procurement workflows, vendor management, sourcing, approvals, catalog strategy, and 3-way match requirements
- Map customer procurement requirements to Ramp's capabilities, identifying gaps and designing scalable workarounds
- Analyze ERP configurations and data structures to ensure compatibility with Ramp's deployment patterns
- Build pre-sale implementation plans to eliminate re-discovery during onboarding
- Conduct integration assessments, including API workflow validation, SFTP/data exchange requirements, and security/permissions modeling
- Create workflow prototypes, configurations, and proof-of-concepts to accelerate technical validation
- Operate as the procurement technical lead in enterprise opportunities
- Quantify customer pain, run gap analyses, and translate procurement challenges into measurable ROI and value propositions
- Provide structured feedback to Product on gaps, customer needs, and market trends
- Help shape Ramp's procurement roadmap and competitive positioning
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in a technical or consulting role
- Deep understanding of procurement workflows, vendor management, and technical implementation
- Experience with ERP configurations and data structures
- Strong technical skills, including API workflow validation and security/permissions modeling
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make consequential decisions
- Experience with GTM and procurement domain expertise
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design scalable workarounds
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based procurement software
- Knowledge of data analytics and data visualization tools
- Certification in procurement or a related field
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Post-Sales Solutions
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO and remote work options
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorships
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to showcase your technical skills, including experience with ERP configurations and data structures, as well as your ability to design scalable workarounds.
- Highlight your understanding of procurement workflows, vendor management, and technical implementation, and be ready to provide examples of how you've applied this knowledge in previous roles.
- Develop a strong portfolio that demonstrates your problem-solving skills and ability to drive complex enterprise deals.
- Research Ramp's products and services, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's mission and goals.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with GTM and procurement domain expertise, and how you've applied this knowledge to drive business growth and revenue.
- Practice your communication and project management skills, as these will be essential in this role.
- Be prepared to negotiate your salary and benefits package, and do your research on market rates for similar positions.
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