Procurement Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Procurement Manager in Herndon, VA.Summary:This client is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations across the organization. This individual will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the organization obtains high-quality products and services while optimizing cost, mitigating risk, and supporting business objectives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative business partner with experience managing procurement initiatives in a technology driven environment and has a strong understanding of contract negotiations, vendor management, and process improvement.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across technology, professional services, software, hardware, and corporate spend categories
• Lead negotiations for vendor agreements, renewals, pricing structures, and service level agreements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Evaluate supplier performance through established KPIs and service metrics
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and spend optimization
• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and operational leaders to support procurement needs
• Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract execution
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify qualified vendors and emerging solutions
• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with company policies
• Develop procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
• Monitor purchasing trends and provide reporting on spend, savings, and supplier performance
• Manage procurement risks and supplier continuity planning
• Lead and mentor procurement team members as applicable

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex contracts and supplier agreements
• Experience managing multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and vendor management
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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