"Indirect Procurement Manager - Category Management"

24 Seven Talent; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team in Atlanta. This exciting role involves managing procurement activities across transportation, logistics, and supply chain categories, while ensuring compliance with company policies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, and maintain strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in a strategic procurement environment. If you are passionate about procurement and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a strategic procurement environment.
• Experience in transportation and logistics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and vendor relationships.
• Analyze vendor proposals and develop sourcing strategies.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Vendor Relationship Management

RFI/RFP/RFQ Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Zycus

Job description

Indirect Procurement Manager - Category Management

Pay: $27 - $29 (depending on experience)

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

In-office requirements: Hybrid; in-office 2 days/week

Location: Atlanta, GA

Our client is seeking a procurement professional with expertise in transportation, logistics, supply chain management, and other indirect categories. This role will support the Purchasing Category Manager overseeing these areas. The ideal candidate will have experience managing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, evaluating supplier proposals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement procurement strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage procurement activities.
2. Maintain strong vendor relationships.
3. Ensure compliance with company policies and use Zycus for sourcing and contract management.

Role Summary: The Procurement Group is seeking a procurement professional with expertise primarily in transportation, logistics, supply chain management, and other indirect categories. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with a minimum of two years in a strategic procurement environment. Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Develop request for information (RFI), proposal (RFP), and quote (RFQ) documents in conjunction with business department requirements for obtaining goods and services.
2. Analyze and evaluate vendor quotes and proposals to determine the most desirable suppliers.
3. Facilitate interdepartmental relationships to achieve both corporate and Procurement objectives.
4. Work directly with all business departments to gain an in-depth understanding of their core business in order to help identify and solve complex problems.
5. Execute various sourcing and supplier-related initiatives with the support of the Purchasing Category Manager.
6. Create purchase orders using Zycus workflow process and departmental policies and procedures.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Purchasing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting