Procurement Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Procurement Manager Date: May 1, 2026 Location: Duluth, GA, US Workplace Type: Onsite Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution. The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing the sourcing and procurement activities for specific Professional Services categories within AGCO’s North American region. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, identifying, and qualifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings and process improvements. The Regional Category Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams while establishing strong stakeholder relationship to ensure the best-in class execution of category priorities.. Your Impact Initiate and manage complex sourcing projects for Professional Services categories including but not limited to Consulting, Legal, Financial Services, Corporate Insurance, Translation services, Business Process Outsourcing and Subcontracting services, Memberships. Work closely with the senior managers of the related business units, the Global Category Manager and the Category Buyers to define strategies and initiate sourcing projects. Understand and match procurement and business strategies to find the best sourcing opportunities, help to develop and improve Professional Services Main category (nest strategies, processes or new way of working). Will work with Indirect Procurement tools e.g. Sourcing Pipeline, e-Sourcing tool and reporting tools to gain visibility on spend, create status updates and business cases. Manage negotiations and complex regional tenders (RFP, RFQ, RFI) self-drive. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business strategies. Your Experience and Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field or Equivalent Relevant Experience. Required minimum 5 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, preferably within the designated category field. Fluency in English (both written and verbal). Excellent MS Excel skills and general IT literacy. Strong knowledge of category-specific sourcing strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze spend data, conduct market research, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results. Ability to work in a cross-functional and regional environment, collaborating with stakeholders across different departments. Strong business acumen, strategic thinking. Benefits include health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more… Your Workplace You will work with your wonderful colleagues from Duluth, GA. (Hybrid/Remote) We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! Nearest Major Market: Atlanta Job Segment: Procurement, Category Manager, Market Research, Strategic Sourcing, BPO, Operations, Retail, Marketing AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. #J-18808-Ljbffr