Job Description
We are seeking a high-caliber Procurement Manager to serve as a single point of accountability for critical sourcing activities across the organization. In this role, you won't just manage transactions—you will act as a strategic partner, identifying sourcing opportunities, developing long-term strategies, and influencing senior leadership to drive value.
If you are a procurement professional who thrives on autonomy, technical precision, and stakeholder relationship management, this 6-month engagement offers a high-impact opportunity within a dynamic corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & RFP Management
- Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process from end-to-end: research stakeholder requirements, document RFPs, and coordinate all cross-functional activities.
- Aggressively seek out and track cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate contracts, identifying potential risks while maximizing organizational benefits.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a strategic liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure business requirements are met with the most optimal approach.
- Develop and maintain robust supplier relationships, conducting performance reviews to address issues and exploit new opportunities.
- Provide ongoing education to internal teams on the value of purchasing policies, tools, and compliant processes.
Data Analytics & Project Leadership
- Perform deep-dive analysis on spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend operational improvements.
- Lead or participate in specialized project teams to address specific procurement issues and drive resolutions.
- Ensure all purchasing guidelines and standards are strictly adhered to across all lines of business.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of proven experience as a Procurement Manager.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in Marketing procurement or a Real Estate background is strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Coupa and contract management systems is highly preferred.
- Negotiation Mastery: Deep knowledge of purchasing contracts, legal terminology, and risk mitigation.
- Influencing Skills: Demonstrated ability to win support from senior management and key external suppliers. Please reach out to tiffany.emmell@randstadusa.com if you are interested or have any questions.
salary: $60 - $65 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Work as a team leader or team member in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, researching stakeholder requirements, documenting RFP and coordinating all surrounding activities
- Seek savings opportunities and track savings
- Evaluate and analyze supplier proposals
- Review contracts and possess knowledge of purchasing contracts and contract terminology
- Review and negotiate contracts identifying opportunities and risks
Skills
- Purchasing/Procurement
- Coupa
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Budget
- Analyze proposals
- Supplier Relationships
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 5 years
- Experience level: Manager
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
Job Tags
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