Procurement Manager

Monument Consulting•Richmond, VA

About The Position

This hands-on, individual-contributor Procurement Manager role executes strategic sourcing and Statement of Work (SOW) procurement activities within assigned client accounts. The role initially has no direct people-management or P&L responsibility. The Procurement Manager works with client stakeholders, suppliers, and Monument leadership to develop and execute sourcing strategies, review and negotiate SOWs, and deliver measurable cost, risk, and value outcomes. It is suited to a procurement professional experienced in supporting external clients who is comfortable balancing relationship management with hands-on execution. The position is part of the Procurement-as-a-Service (PaaS) team and reports to the PaaS Practice Director. The stated pay range is USD $115,000–$125,000 per year.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
3–5 years of experience managing professional services and/or IT services SOW engagements.
Demonstrated experience independently leading sourcing projects and RFx events.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience applying strategic sourcing methodology.
Experience managing RFx events in P2P, sourcing, or VMS applications.
Experience integrating generative AI tools to improve productivity and produce tangible value-added results.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in consulting, managed services, or a client-facing procurement role.
MBA or relevant certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CSCP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day procurement contact for assigned clients and build professional relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
Lead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and SOW development.
Use AI tools to analyze vendor proposals and data, identifying negotiation levers, risks, gaps, and value-creation opportunities.
Collaborate with client legal and business partners to ensure contracts meet commercial, risk, and compliance requirements.
Drive utilization of procurement policies, processes, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) or Vendor Management System (VMS) technologies in client environments.
Track, document, and communicate sourcing outcomes and savings to clients and Monument leadership.
Contribute to category and/or vendor strategy development under the guidance of Senior Managers or Directors.
Adapt to new client environments, industries, and expectations.
Support onboarding of new client engagements or procurement transitions.
Assist with mentoring junior team members as applicable.
Represent Monument professionally in client and supplier interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet client or business needs.