Project Manager, Procurement

Job Description

• This is a Functional PM role, not technical focus. Focus will be on project sourcing, transformation strategy, procurement AI supporting COE and Tech categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories, facilitating end-to-end procurement processes from opportunity identification through contract execution and supplier optimization.
• Projects may include both category-specific, such as Marketing, Production, Technology, Professional Services, etc., and cross-category initiatives. The Key focus for this role will be COE and Tech.
• Work with senior leaders across departments, including finance, legal, and operations.
• Align procurement priorities.
• Ensure transparency and build consensus.
• Build relationships across the organization: This will help expedite procurement initiatives. It will also offer service and support to your colleagues in the business.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and BU leads.
• Create measurable value by reducing costs.
• Work with suppliers and manage demand.
• Make sure operations are proficient and lead to sustainable savings.
• Enable data-driven decision making by analyzing complex data sets, generating actionable insights and recommendations that inform and improve business outcomes.
• Drive supplier risk management and compliance, safeguarding the organization's supply base and ensuring adherence to governance standards.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within procurement practices, enabling agility and endurance in a dynamic business environment.
• Look for creative applications of technology / AI to improve processes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Promote teamwork across different functions: This will help align procurement strategies with the business's overall goals.
• Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities, champion strategic initiatives, and deliver long-term value.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and/or vendor performance management.
• Demonstrated data-driven, financial acumen, and modeling experience.
• Demonstrated success operating with agility, prioritizing strategically, and delivering results in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
• Strong cross functional communication skills.

Pay Rate

• Los Angeles, CA: $77.37-$84.34/hr
• New York, NY: $93.84-$102.14/hr
• Nashville, TN: $60.90-$69.19/hr

Requisition ID: PMOUNTJP00001578