Business Manager - Procurement

Blueprint Technologies
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level procurement professionals with AI research experience who thrive in remote, structured environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2–3 years of procurement experience in large tech firms, especially Microsoft alumni
    — “Prior experience working within a large technology organization, with previous experience at Microsoft required.”
  • Individuals who can streamline administrative workflows and identify process improvements in procurement
    — “Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and streamline administrative workflows.”
  • Professionals with a background in managing purchase orders and invoice validation
    — “Minimum of 2 years of experience creating, submitting, and managing purchase orders.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires working with specific payment systems like QuickPay and virtual payment methods
    — “Initiate and track various purchasing and payment processes, including QuickPay, virtual payment methods, and other purchasing vehicles.”
  • Candidates should be prepared to handle supplier onboarding and compliance documentation
    — “Coordinate supplier onboarding by gathering required documentation and guiding suppliers through payment setup and compliance requirements.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AI or research teams and mention specific procurement systems used
    — “Experience supporting research organizations, AI teams, or fast-paced technology environments.”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with compliance teams and resolve discrepancies
    — “Experience coordinating with compliance teams and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.”
  • Demonstrate your track record in improving procurement workflows and reducing delays
    — “Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, reduce processing delays, and increase operational efficiency.”
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What success looks like

  • reduced procurement cycle time
  • increased supplier compliance
  • optimized financial documentation
Typical background
procurement manageraccounts payablefinancial operations

Skills & requirements

Required

ProcurementFinancial OperationsAccounts PayablePurchase Order ManagementSupplier ManagementInvoice Processing

Preferred

ERP IntegrationMES IntegrationContinuous Improvement

Stack & domain

ProcurementFinancial OperationsAccounts PayablePurchase Order ManagementSupplier OnboardingInvoice ProcessingPayment TrackingCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementAttention To DetailProject ManagementTechnologyBusiness ManagementFinance

About the role

Original posting from Blueprint Technologies via Greenhouse

About Blueprint

Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with teams across the United States. We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI, cloud, data, product development, and emerging technology.

Our culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards, take ownership, and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard, support each other, and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients, partners, and teams.

At Blueprint, you’ll work alongside talented people with different experiences, expertise, and perspectives. You’ll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges, expand your skills, and see the impact of what you build.

Bring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters.

In this Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to support a fast-paced, innovative AI research organization. This role will work closely with business management and research teams to coordinate procurement activities, manage purchase orders, facilitate supplier onboarding, and oversee invoice processing and payment tracking. You will help ensure purchasing activities move efficiently through established processes, maintain accurate financial documentation, and confirm service delivery to support timely and accurate payments.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a structured business environment. You should have experience with procurement, financial operations, accounts payable, and purchase order management, along with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

Create, submit, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures.

Coordinate supplier onboarding by gathering required documentation and guiding suppliers through payment setup and compliance requirements.

Initiate and track various purchasing and payment processes, including QuickPay, virtual payment methods, and other purchasing vehicles.

Review incoming invoices, validate billing details, and coordinate payment approvals with the appropriate internal teams.

Track and confirm service delivery, ensuring submitted hours, services, and deliverables are accurate before invoices are approved for payment.

Process sales tax exemption certificates and coordinate payment term change requests in accordance with company policies.

Partner with requestors, technical points of contact, compliance teams, and business stakeholders to resolve purchasing and invoicing issues.

Maintain accurate purchasing records, financial documentation, and payment tracking information.

Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, reduce processing delays, and increase operational efficiency.

Manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines, service-level expectations, and established business processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

2–3 years of overall relevant professional experience in business management, procurement, financial operations, or a related field.

Prior experience working within a large technology organization, with previous experience at Microsoft required.

Minimum of 2 years of experience creating, submitting, and managing purchase orders.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management or business operations.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or invoice management.

Experience reviewing invoices, validating financial information, and coordinating payment approvals.

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple requests, competing priorities, and time-sensitive tasks with minimal supervision.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.

Ability to follow structured purchasing, compliance, and financial procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with supplier onboarding, vendor management, and procurement operations.

Familiarity with QuickPay, VPay, SPR, purchase order workflows, and supplier payment processes.

Experience working with sales tax exemption certificates and payment term modifications.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience using Microsoft Teams, Slack, and internal procurement or financial management systems.

Experience coordinating with compliance teams and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.

Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and streamline administrative workflows.

Experience supporting research organizations, AI teams, or fast-paced technology environments.

Salary Range 

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $30 to $32 USD/Hourly. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law. 

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: recruiting@bpcs.com 

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

Flexible Spending Account 

401k program 

Competitive PTO offerings 

Parental Leave 

Opportunities for professional growth and development 

Location: Remote

Benefits

Blueprint believes that healthy, supported employees do their best work. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive paid time off

Parental leave

Professional growth and development opportunities

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on role, employment status, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicant Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@bpcs.com.

Source: Blueprint Technologies careers (Greenhouse)

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