Procurement Manager

Job Description Job Title: Procurement Manager \n Work Location: Seattle, WA 98158 (Onsite) \n Duration: 12-month contract \n \n Job Description: \n • The Procurement Operations & Process Improvement Specialist will provide dedicated leadership and execution support for procurement operations during a period of significant organizational transformation. This contractor will support the Procurement organization through driving process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence initiatives. \n • This role is responsible for identifying opportunities, developing solutions, influencing stakeholders, and driving sustainable adoption across the business. Success requires a unique blend of procurement expertise, operational leadership, process improvement, communication, change management, and execution. The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, operates with a strong ownership mentality, and can achieve results through influence, collaboration, and credibility. \n • The individual will partner closely with Procurement leadership, Buyers, third-party procurement support resources, Accounts Payable, business stakeholders, and Supply Chain leaders to improve procurement performance and business compliance while establishing Procurement as a trusted Center of Excellence. \n \n Primary Objectives \n • The contractor will be accountable for delivering measurable improvements in procurement effectiveness and operational performance, including: \n Spend Under Purchase Order \n • Increase Spend Under PO \n • Identify sources of spend leakage and non-compliant purchasing activity. \n • Develop and execute remediation strategies in partnership with Procurement and business stakeholders. \n • Establish reporting, tracking, and governance mechanisms to sustain improvements. \n Match Exception Reduction \n • Reduce invoice and purchase order match exceptions \n • Partner with Buyers to resolve current issues while identifying root causes. \n • Develop sustainable solutions to prevent recurring exceptions. \n • Improve processes related to funding management, receipts, supplier invoicing, and requisition quality. \n • Create training, documentation, and governance mechanisms that drive long-term improvement. \n Procurement Operating Model Optimization \n • Define and implement clear operating boundaries between Procurement Buyers and third-party procurement support resources. \n • Clarify ownership, workflows, escalation paths, and service expectations. \n • Improve consistency, efficiency, and accountability across all procurement support activities. \n • Design and implement process improvements that support scalability and operational excellence. \n Procurement Center of Excellence Development \n • Lead Procurement 101 roadshows and educational sessions for business stakeholders. \n • Develop training materials that improve understanding of procurement processes, policies, and expectations. \n • Increase organizational compliance through education rather than enforcement. \n • Help establish Procurement as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n Procurement Operations Improvement Leadership \n • Serve as the day-to-day operational lead for key procurement improvement initiatives. \n • Identify and prioritize operational improvement opportunities. \n • Develop and execute action plans aligned with strategic procurement objectives. \n • Monitor performance metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. \n • Escalate risks, barriers, and opportunities appropriately. \n \n Process Improvement and Governance \n • Evaluate existing procurement workflows and identify inefficiencies. \n • Design and implement process improvements that improve efficiency and stakeholder experience. \n • Develop and maintain procurement standard operating procedures (SOPs). \n • Drive process standardization across indirect procurement activities. \n • Ensure operating models remain aligned with current and future-state business requirements. \n \n Match Exception Management \n • Analyze exception trends and identify systemic issues. \n • Partner directly with Buyers, Accounts Payable, and stakeholders to implement corrective actions. \n • Develop preventive controls and operational best practices. \n • Establish reporting and monitoring mechanisms to track performance improvements. \n \n Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership \n • Build strong relationships across Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, and business functions. \n • Lead meetings and working sessions independently. \n • Influence stakeholder behaviors through effective communication and partnership. \n • Drive adoption of new processes and operating models. \n • Develop communication plans that clearly articulate the "why," "what," and "how" behind procurement initiatives. \n \n Training and Organizational Capability Development \n • Develop training content, job aids, and communication materials. \n • Deliver Procurement 101 roadshows and educational workshops. \n • Promote procurement policy awareness and compliance. \n • Help business stakeholders understand their role in achieving procurement outcomes. \n \n Performance Tracking and Reporting \n • Define and track performance metrics. \n • Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms. \n • Measure adoption and effectiveness of implemented solutions. \n • Provide leadership with actionable insights and recommendations. \n \n Benefits : \n The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable) \naa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a