Manager 1 - Procurement

Job Title: Procurement Project Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Project Manager to lead procurement operations, contingent workforce initiatives, supplier management, and cross-functional project delivery. This individual will drive procurement transformation initiatives, support MSP/VMS implementations, optimize supplier performance, and manage procurement programs that improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, sourcing, contingent labor management, project management, and vendor relationship management within large enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement operations and contingent labor programs.
• Lead procurement-related projects from planning through execution.
• Support Benefits and Contingent Labor digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage MSP/VMS implementation projects and continuous improvements.
• Support DePuy Synthes separation procurement activities.
• Coordinate international (OUS) Benefits procurement engagements and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Evaluate contingent labor requests and identify procurement cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive tail spend reduction initiatives with MSP partners.
• Resolve supplier escalations and operational issues.
• Improve procurement processes and operational efficiencies.
• Develop procurement operational plans aligned with business objectives.
• Support procurement governance, compliance, and policy implementation.
• Conduct procurement audits and corrective action planning.
• Monitor project budgets, supplier performance, and departmental expenses.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, vendor onboarding, and contract administration.
• Track procurement KPIs, project milestones, savings, risks, and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with business leaders, procurement teams, suppliers, MSPs, and VMS providers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Associate's Degree acceptable with strong procurement and project management experience)
• 8 10+ years of Procurement, Sourcing, or Program Management experience
• Procurement Operations
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Contingent Workforce Programs
• MSP (Managed Service Provider) Programs
• VMS (Vendor Management Systems)
• Procurement Process Improvement
• Procurement Compliance
• Cost Savings Initiatives
• Stakeholder Management
• Procurement Analytics
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

Preferred Skills

• MSP Implementation
• VMS Implementation
• Contingent Labor Programs
• Global Procurement
• Enterprise Procurement Systems
• Benefits Procurement
• Tail Spend Management
• Supplier Optimization
• SOW Management
• Procurement Transformation
• Procurement Digitalization