Procurement Manager

The role

The Procurement Manager will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations for assigned indirect categories. This individual contributor role partners with stakeholders to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for cost savings and commercial value.
• Analyze spend, market conditions, and supplier proposals.
• Own assigned indirect procurement categories including IT, HR, and Facilities.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and pricing discussions.
• Develop corrective-action plans for supplier performance issues.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, HR, and Legal to deliver procurement solutions.
• Ensure procurement activities follow established policies and controls.
• Prepare reporting related to savings, spend, and supplier performance.

Required qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, vendor management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings or cost avoidance.
• Strong understanding of procurement methodologies, sourcing strategies, category management, and contract structures.
• Experience managing supplier performance, including KPIs and SLAs.
• Strong negotiation skills with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach.
• Ability to independently manage multiple sourcing initiatives, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Procurement, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience managing indirect procurement categories within a corporate, B2B professional services, outsourcing, or enterprise environment.
• Experience working in an evolving or growing organization.
• Experience working in matrixed, multi-site, or enterprise environments.
• Experience with ERP, procurement, sourcing, contract management, or P2P systems.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or other relevant procurement/supply chain credentials.

Benefits

• Career Growth
• Learning & Development
• Recognition programs
• Paid Time Off
• Bonuses for employee and client referrals
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA
• Commuter Transit and Parking Pre-Tax Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Program, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance
• Group Home and Auto Insurance

Before you apply

• Applicants may not use AI tools or any other form of real-time assistance during interviews.

About the company

SPS is a global workplace solutions and business transformation company operating in more than 20 countries. They help clients enhance workplace experiences and business operations through various support services.