Procurement Manager

Circana•,

12h•$90,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Procurement Manager partners with business leaders to develop and execute strategic procurement initiatives that improve value, reduce cost and risk, and strengthen supplier performance. This is a visible, hands-on role for an experienced procurement professional who can independently lead category reviews, sourcing initiatives, competitive evaluations, negotiations, and procurement improvement programs from strategy through execution. The role works closely with Technology and other corporate functions to understand business needs, evaluate the market, develop recommendations, and guide informed sourcing decisions. Success requires strong procurement judgment, initiative, and the ability to bring structure and direction to complex opportunities.

Requirements

Strong strategic procurement and sourcing capabilities, with experience leading complex initiatives from planning through implementation.
Ability to independently assess opportunities, conduct research, evaluate options, and recommend a path forward.
Strong commercial negotiation skills, including experience influencing pricing, contractual terms, service levels, and supplier commitments.
Ability to translate market research, spend data, and business requirements into practical procurement strategies.
Confidence leading discussions, presenting recommendations, and constructively challenging stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
Strong business partnership skills, with the ability to build credibility and align stakeholders around decisions and next steps.
Sound judgment, accountability, and a demonstrated ability to take ownership without significant day-to-day direction.
Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives and changing priorities in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Working knowledge of contract management, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and procurement best practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in strategic procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
Demonstrated experience independently leading strategic procurement or sourcing initiatives at a manager-equivalent level.
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end RFPs, supplier evaluations, market benchmarking, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Track record of developing and implementing recommendations that delivered measurable savings, improved value, reduced risk, or strengthened supplier performance.
Experience partnering directly with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement, sourcing, contract management, or spend analysis systems.
Experience supporting Technology, software, SaaS, or other corporate spend categories.
Experience with software rationalization, supplier consolidation, procurement transformation, or category strategy development.
Professional procurement certification, such as CIPS, CPSM, or an equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

Independently lead strategic procurement initiatives from initial business need through sourcing, recommendation, negotiation, implementation, and supplier management.
Partner with Technology and other business functions to understand priorities, evaluate requirements, and develop sourcing and category strategies.
Lead end-to-end RFPs and other competitive sourcing events, including market research, benchmarking, supplier identification, evaluation, recommendation, and selection.
Conduct category reviews and spend analyses to identify opportunities for savings, supplier consolidation, risk reduction, and process improvement.
Develop data-informed recommendations and clearly present findings, options, risks, and proposed actions to business leaders.
Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, service levels, renewals, and contractual considerations.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Technology, and other stakeholders throughout contract review, approval, and execution.
Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, monitor performance, and address commercial or service-related issues.
Support strategic programs such as software rationalization, demand management, supplier consolidation, and procurement process improvement.
Track and communicate results, including savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, risk reduction, and other business outcomes.
Provide procurement guidance and constructively challenge existing approaches when market insight, data, or business needs indicate a better path forward.
Manage multiple priorities in a lean environment, taking ownership and moving work forward with limited oversight.