Procurement Manager

Title: Procurement ManagerLocation: RemoteJob Type: Direct HireSalary: $115K-$125KStart Date: ASAPJob Description The Procurement Manager serves as a trusted, client‑facing advisor responsible for managing day‑to‑day procurement and sourcing activities for one or more clients who have outsourced procurement services to our client. This role works directly with client stakeholders, suppliers, and internal leadership to develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate Statements of Work (SOWs), and deliver measurable cost, risk, and value outcomes.This position is ideal for a procurement professional who has experience supporting external clients, thrives in a consulting environment, and is comfortable balancing relationship management with hands‑on execution.This position will be a member of the Procurement-as-a-Service (PaaS) team, reporting to the PaaS Practice Director.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCore ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary day‑to‑day procurement contact for assigned client(s), building strong, professional relationships with client stakeholders across multiple functionsLead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives including RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and SOW developmentLeverage AI tools to analyze vendor proposals and data to identify negotiation levers, risks/gaps, and other value‑creation opportunitiesCollaborate with client legal and business partners to ensure contracts meet commercial, risk, and compliance requirementsDrive utilization of procurement policies, processes, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P or Vendor Management System (VMS) technologies within a client environmentTrack, document, and communicate sourcing outcomes and savings results to both clients and leadershipOther Essential DutiesContribute to the development of category and/or vendor strategies under guidance from Senior Managers or DirectorsAbility to adapt quickly to new client environments, industries, and expectationsSupport onboarding of new client engagements or procurement transitionsAssist with mentoring junior team members as applicableRepresent our client professionally in all client and supplier interactionsPerform other duties as assigned to meet client or business needsDesired Experience 5–8 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement3-5 years of managing professional services and/or IT services SOW engagementsPrior experience in consulting, managed services, or client‑facing procurement role strongly preferredDemonstrated experience leading sourcing projects and RFx events independentlyStrong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skillsBachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP) a plusExperience applying Strategic Sourcing methodologyExperience managing RFx events in various P2P, sourcing or VMS applicationsExperience integrating generative AI tools to enhance productivity and generate tangible value-add results