Program Manager, Procurement (COE/ Tech)

TekWissen•Los Angeles, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This is a temporary assignment for a Program Manager, Procurement with a focus on COE and Tech. The role involves leading strategic sourcing initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders, and driving value through cost reduction and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
8-10 years of procurement or supply chain experience
Proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments
Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and/or vendor performance management
Demonstrated data-driven, financial acumen, and modeling experience
Demonstrated success operating with agility, prioritizing strategically, and delivering results in dynamic, ambiguous environments
Strong cross functional communication skills

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories, facilitating end-to-end procurement processes from opportunity identification through contract execution and supplier optimization.
Projects may include both category-specific (e.g., Marketing, Production, Technology, Professional Services, etc.) and cross-category initiatives. The Key focus for this role will be COE and Tech.
Work with senior leaders across departments, including finance, legal, and operations.
Align procurement priorities.
Ensure transparency and build consensus.
Build relationships across the organization: This will help expedite procurement initiatives. It will also offer service and support to your colleagues in the business.
Exposure to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and BU leads.
Create measurable value by reducing costs.
Work with suppliers and manage demand.
Make sure operations are proficient and lead to sustainable savings.
Enable data-driven decision making by analyzing complex data sets, generating actionable insights and recommendations that inform and improve business outcomes.
Drive supplier risk management and compliance, safeguarding the organization's supply base and ensuring adherence to governance standards.
Foster innovation and continuous improvement within procurement practices, enabling agility and endurance in a dynamic business environment.
Look for creative applications of technology / AI to improve processes.
Manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
Promote teamwork across different functions: This will help align procurement strategies with the business's overall goals.
Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities, champion strategic initiatives, and deliver long-term value.