Procurement Manager

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager, Sourcing to plan, direct, and coordinate the procurement of software and services across the organization. This leader will oversee a team of sourcing professionals while managing complex, high-value, and strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation expertise, sound business judgment, and a passion for delivering value through effective supplier management, procurement processes, and stakeholder partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Lead sourcing, tendering, due diligence, and contract negotiation for software, services, and other assigned categories.
• Review planning, forecasting, and trend analysis to anticipate business needs and support sourcing strategies.
• Oversee the development and review of specifications for software, services, and supplies before market engagement.
• Guide stakeholders and vendors through sourcing and competitive bidding, ensuring thorough evaluation of vendor capabilities, strengths, and gaps.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to minimize risk and maximize value.
• Monitor marketplace trends and pricing to ensure competitiveness across assigned categories.
• Manage and develop a team of sourcing specialists, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Support the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, including vendor registration, requisition management, and purchase order issuance.
• Drive effective use of procurement technologies, including Workday, ServiceNow Procurement and Event Management, and other sourcing tools.
• Contribute to procurement policies, procedures, training materials, and best-practice initiatives across the organization.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• 1 year of experience in a leadership role.

Core Capabilities

• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective communication that improves teamwork, decision-making, and collaboration.
• Ability to work cooperatively across teams and organizational levels.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage risk, and make informed decisions with incomplete information.
• Ability to remain confident under pressure and manage challenging situations.
• Strong outcomes-based orientation with a proven record of setting and achieving goals.
• Ability to foster a sense of belonging, build team morale, and lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to take on new challenges, learn unfamiliar tasks quickly, and share knowledge with others.