Strategic Procurement Manager

Procurement Center of Excellence Manager Ideal Candidate Looking for a strategic and analytical Procurement leader who has experience in building a Procurement function or Center of Excellence from the ground up, working in a large multi-unit organization, influencing senior stakeholders, and turning complex procurement data into clear financial and business insights. PMP, C.P.M., or CPSM is a plus. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement technology, system implementation, integrations, adoption, and continuous improvement. Build and manage spend analytics, dashboards, and enterprise spend data. Own savings tracking, validation, forecasting, and Finance reconciliation. Develop executive-level reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools. Establish procurement governance, SOPs, workflows, policies, and sourcing playbooks. Manage multiple strategic projects and workstreams. Identify opportunities to use AI and automation in Procurement. Present insights and recommendations to VP, CFO, CEO, and other senior leaders. Must Have Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, Technology, or related fields. Hands-on experience with spend analytics and savings management. Experience with Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP Ariba, SpendHQ, Ivalua, or similar procurement platforms. Strong Excel and data analysis skills. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools. Experience implementing procurement technology or system integrations. Strong project/program management and executive communication skills. Practical experience using AI in Procurement or business processes. Experience working with Finance/FP&A to validate savings and financial impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr