Senior Manager, Procurement - TEMP

Macy's•New York, NY

About The Position

Be part of an amazing story. Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work. Job Overview The Senior Manager, Procurement Temp will provide short-term support to advance Macy’s strategic procurement priorities, with a focus on executing defined sourcing initiatives, supporting procurement processes, and delivering near-term cost and operational efficiencies. This role will support core category management activities, including supplier and sourcing strategy, business partnering, and supplier relationship management, while working closely with cross-functional teams to drive progress against immediate business needs and support a smooth transition of work where appropriate. The ideal candidate will bring the readiness and experience needed make immediate impact in a short-term engagement, with the ability to quickly assess priorities, move work forward, and operate effectively with minimal oversight. This individual should be comfortable navigating a large, complex organization with multiple stakeholders and bring hands-on experience across end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including stakeholder alignment, sourcing strategy, supplier engagement, negotiations, and execution support.

Requirements

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Procurement, specifically in Corporate Services.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational procurement environment or 5 years procurement consulting plus 2 years operational procurement.
Skilled in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives in Corporate Services categories, to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings.
Adept at building and managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals.
Proficient in analyzing procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles and cost optimization strategies.
Experience and strength in communicating procurement strategies and insights effectively to senior leadership, facilitate meetings, and prepare reports that highlight key metrics and achievements.
Proficient in procurement software and tools used for supplier management, contract negotiation, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead defined, short-term strategic sourcing initiatives with limited oversight to optimize procurement processes and deliver near-term cost savings, with a focus on Corporate Services categories.
Partner directly with internal stakeholders, including Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Digital, and Merchandising, to quickly align priorities, advance time-sensitive procurement activities, and support workforce extension goals.
Take ownership of procurement data analysis to identify immediate trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights that support timely decision-making.
Prepare and present concise performance updates with minimal direction, highlighting key metrics, progress against short-term deliverables, and completed achievements.
Build effective working relationships quickly, fostering an environment of acceptance and respect that supports productive collaboration with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Support other time-bound procurement activities as assigned, with the ability to operate autonomously and deliver against defined priorities.