Procurement Manager

Aston Carter•Melrose Park, IL

9d•$84 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead and develop our U.S. Operational Procurement teams, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and industry-specific compliance standards. This role involves strategic oversight of procurement operations, including vendor management, process excellence, and strategic alignment with global procurement goals.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in supply chain or procurement management.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of procurement operations in a regulated environment.
Experience with SAP and FI modules, ARIBA, and ServiceNow.
Advanced negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Minimum of eight years of professional experience in procurement or supply chain.
Experience in a leadership or people management role for at least three years.
Experience transitioning procurement activities into a Shared Service Center environment.
Demonstrated ability to support process standardization and optimization.

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop U.S. Operational Procurement teams, ensuring alignment with corporate procurement policies and compliance standards.
Ensure proper staffing levels and required skill sets to support procurement operations in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Coach team leaders, establish performance goals, oversee skill development, and create individualized development plans.
Build a strong operational procurement organization with clear responsibilities and robust backup structures.
Provide strategic oversight of procurement operations, including vendor onboarding, master data governance, catalog optimization, and contract administration.
Manage data analytics and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely delivery of procurement KPIs.
Ensure consistent execution of Service Level Agreements and provide clear reporting to internal stakeholders.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of procurement processes in accordance with pharma compliance and audit requirements.
Act as the primary contact for internal and external auditors regarding procurement processes.
Ensure full compliance with corporate procurement guidelines and quality standards.
Translate strategic goals of the Global Procurement function into operational execution.
Collaborate closely with Global Business Services and Global Procurement Centers of Excellence.
Lead the implementation of the target operating model for procurement in the U.S. organization.
Participate in fit-gap analyses, coordinate training resources, and support change management activities.
Partner with global project teams to resolve open issues and support hyper care and stabilization phases.
Deliver operational KPIs and participate in governance meetings.
Monitor procurement processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps.
Generate and drive process improvement initiatives.
Ensure proactive issue resolution through regular engagement with local company contacts.
Support and participate in cross-functional and cross-regional projects.