Sr Procurement Manager

Blue Yonder•Washington, DC

1d•$120,335 - $151,665•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities across multiple categories to maximize commercial value, reduce total cost of ownership, ensure supply continuity, and support business objectives. This role will manage a team, collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive supplier performance and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
Minimum 8 years of progressive procurement experience, including 3+ years in a managerial or senior/category lead role.
Experience managing indirect and/or direct procurement categories relevant to the business.
Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing and complex negotiations.
Experience with ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba) and spend analytics tools.
Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and execute category strategies aligned to business goals, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and supplier segmentation.
Develop multi-year sourcing plans, prioritizing high-impact opportunities.
Lead complex sourcing events (RFX, RFPs, RFIs), supplier selection, total cost analysis, and contract negotiations.
Establish commercial terms, SLAs, and contractual frameworks that protect the business and enable flexibility.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers; conduct regular business reviews and performance assessments.
Implement supplier scorecards, KPIs, and continuous improvement plans.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including financial, geopolitical, quality, and continuity risks.
Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate ethics standards.
Oversee procurement approvals, delegation of authority, and audit readiness.
Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members; set objectives and monitor performance.
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders (operations, finance, engineering, product, legal) to influence demand, specifications, and sourcing timelines.
Use spend analytics and market insights to identify savings opportunities and optimize supplier base.
Drive automation, process standardization, and adoption of procurement tools.
Deliver cost savings, margin improvement, improved payment and cash terms, and reduction in total cost of ownership.
Manage category budgets and support financial planning.