Interim Procurement-Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage daily procurement and purchasing activities across multiple business functions.
• Lead supplier selection, contract review, and vendor relationship management efforts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify purchasing needs and support operational objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure service, quality, and delivery expectations are met.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and approval workflows.
• Analyze spending trends and provide reporting to support business decision-making.
• Auxiliary with budgeting and expense management related to purchasing activities.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Serve as a key resource for procurement-related questions and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, sourcing activities, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience working within a regulated industry environment is preferred.

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.