Manager, Procurement - Remote

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee procurement operations and tactical execution of source-to-pay activities while implementing organizational strategy across procurement processes, priorities, and ways of working.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers to ensure high-quality execution of procurement activities, balanced workloads, and strong service delivery across the organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders and Supply Chain teams to maintain strong relationships, align expectations, and provide clear communication on procurement requests, order status, and project support.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement operations, contract management, and supplier practices to enhance efficiency, service quality, and overall value.
• Ensure compliance and risk management across procurement activities by reinforcing policies, controls, and standard practices that support sound purchasing decisions.
• Provide performance reporting and operational insights to leadership on procurement results, strategic initiative progress, process improvement opportunities, and policy alignment.
• Influence stakeholders and suppliers to adopt new tools, processes, and standard practices that strengthen procurement effectiveness and consistency.
• Build a high-performance, accountable team culture focused on achieving key operational metrics, including cycle time, service levels, efficiency, and cost savings.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain operations, procurement, or a related field preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or procurement operations
• 3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing staff in an operational or procurement-focused environment
• Demonstrated success working in a highly customer- and stakeholder-focused environment with strong service expectations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Strong knowledge of sourcing, procurement operations, catalog management, contract negotiation, and source-to-pay processes
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members with varying levels of experience and expertise
• Strong ability to organize resources, set priorities, and implement organizational strategy through procurement activities
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills in operational, administrative, and procedural decision-making
• Experience managing procurement activities with national, regional, and local suppliers
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage day-to-day interaction and coordination across a broad range of internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, accountability, and teamwork
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience using source-to-pay systems, with Coupa preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No, or very limited physical effort is required.