Senior Manager, Procurement - TEMP

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Procurement Temp will provide short-term support to advance Macy’s strategic procurement priorities, focusing on executing defined sourcing initiatives, supporting procurement processes, and delivering near-term cost and operational efficiencies.

What You Will Do

• Lead defined, short-term strategic sourcing initiatives with limited oversight to optimize procurement processes and deliver near-term cost savings, with a focus on Corporate Services categories.
• Partner directly with internal stakeholders, including Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Digital, and Merchandising, to quickly align priorities, advance time-sensitive procurement activities, and support workforce extension goals.
• Prepare and present concise performance updates with minimal direction, highlighting key metrics, progress against short-term deliverables, and completed achievements.
• Build effective working relationships quickly, fostering an environment of acceptance and respect that supports productive collaboration with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• Support other time-bound procurement activities as assigned, with the ability to operate autonomously and deliver against defined priorities.

Skills You Will Need

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Expertise: Skilled in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives in Corporate Services categories, to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Adept at building and managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Proficient in analyzing procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles and cost optimization strategies.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Experience and strength in communicating procurement strategies and insights effectively to senior leadership, facilitate meetings, and prepare reports that highlight key metrics and achievements.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in procurement software and tools used for supplier management, contract negotiation, and data analysis.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Procurement, specifically in Corporate Services.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational procurement environment or 5 years procurement consulting plus 2 years operational procurement.

About Us

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities. Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include Merchandise discounts.

Benefits

• 401k
• Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
• PTO accruals
• Holidays

Eligibility

Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include Merchandise discounts. This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.