Procurement Manager
collaberaSeattle, WA
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Work Location: Seattle, WA 98158 (Onsite)
Duration: 12-month contract
Job Description:
- The Procurement Operations & Process Improvement Specialist will provide dedicated leadership and execution support for procurement operations during a period of significant organizational transformation. This contractor will support the Procurement organization through driving process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- This role is responsible for identifying opportunities, developing solutions, influencing stakeholders, and driving sustainable adoption across the business. Success requires a unique blend of procurement expertise, operational leadership, process improvement, communication, change management, and execution. The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, operates with a strong ownership mentality, and can achieve results through influence, collaboration, and credibility.
- The individual will partner closely with Procurement leadership, Buyers, third-party procurement support resources, Accounts Payable, business stakeholders, and Supply Chain leaders to improve procurement performance and business compliance while establishing Procurement as a trusted Center of Excellence. Primary Objectives
- The contractor will be accountable for delivering measurable improvements in procurement effectiveness and operational performance, including: Spend Under Purchase Order
- Increase Spend Under PO
- Identify sources of spend leakage and non-compliant purchasing activity.
- Develop and execute remediation strategies in partnership with Procurement and business stakeholders.
- Establish reporting, tracking, and governance mechanisms to sustain improvements. Match Exception Reduction
- Reduce invoice and purchase order match exceptions
- Partner with Buyers to resolve current issues while identifying root causes.
- Develop sustainable solutions to prevent recurring exceptions.
- Improve processes related to funding management, receipts, supplier invoicing, and requisition quality.
- Create training, documentation, and governance mechanisms that drive long-term improvement. Procurement Operating Model Optimization
- Define and implement clear operating boundaries between Procurement Buyers and third-party procurement support resources.
- Clarify ownership, workflows, escalation paths, and service expectations.
- Improve consistency, efficiency, and accountability across all procurement support activities.
- Design and implement process improvements that support scalability and operational excellence. Procurement Center of Excellence Development
- Lead Procurement 101 roadshows and educational sessions for business stakeholders.
- Develop training materials that improve understanding of procurement processes, policies, and expectations.
- Increase organizational compliance through education rather than enforcement.
- Help establish Procurement as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner.
Key Responsibilities: Procurement Operations Improvement Leadership
- Serve as the day-to-day operational lead for key procurement improvement initiatives.
- Identify and prioritize operational improvement opportunities.
- Develop and execute action plans aligned with strategic procurement objectives.
- Monitor performance metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Escalate risks, barriers, and opportunities appropriately. Process Improvement and Governance
- Evaluate existing procurement workflows and identify inefficiencies.
- Design and implement process improvements that improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
- Develop and maintain procurement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Drive process standardization across indirect procurement activities.
- Ensure operating models remain aligned with current and future-state business requirements. Match Exception Management
- Analyze exception trends and identify systemic issues.
- Partner directly with Buyers, Accounts Payable, and stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
- Develop preventive controls and operational best practices.
- Establish reporting and monitoring mechanisms to track performance improvements. Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership
- Build strong relationships across Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, and business functions.
- Lead meetings and working sessions independently.
- Influence stakeholder behaviors through effective communication and partnership.
- Drive adoption of new processes and operating models.
- Develop communication plans that clearly articulate the "why," "what," and "how" behind procurement initiatives. Training and Organizational Capability Development
- Develop training content, job aids, and communication materials.
- Deliver Procurement 101 roadshows and educational workshops.
- Promote procurement policy awareness and compliance.
- Help business stakeholders understand their role in achieving procurement outcomes. Performance Tracking and Reporting
- Define and track performance metrics.
- Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
- Measure adoption and effectiveness of implemented solutions.
- Provide leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Seattle, WA
Occupation
Purchasing Managers
Industry
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted
9 days ago