Procurement Category Manager 3

ManpowerGroup; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Matching

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Procurement Manager in Redmond, WA to lead global sourcing for modular electrical and mechanical infrastructure, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate across engineering, construction, quality, and operations to ensure on-time delivery and optimal terms.

The role requires 8+ years in procurement or related fields, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain roles supporting large-scale infrastructure or manufacturing projects.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant business applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for modular electrical and mechanical infrastructure solutions.
• Lead supplier sourcing, conduct competitive bidding, and negotiate contracts to optimize commercial terms.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, quality, and operations teams to support project execution.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity, quality performance, and delivery reliability to mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a leader in infrastructure and construction support, is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be part of the strategic sourcing and procurement department supporting global infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical thinking, and collaborative skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Redmond, WA

Pay Range: $40/Hour

What’s the Job?

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for modular electrical and mechanical infrastructure solutions.

• Lead supplier sourcing, conduct competitive bidding, and negotiate contracts to optimize commercial terms.

• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, and timely delivery.

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, quality, and operations teams to support project execution.

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity, quality performance, and delivery reliability to mitigate supply chain risks.

What’s Needed?

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain roles supporting large-scale infrastructure or manufacturing projects.

• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant business applications.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to influence and scale a rapidly growing global category supporting next-generation infrastructure.

• Work with industry-leading suppliers and cross-functional teams worldwide.

• Engage in innovative projects that impact large-scale construction programs.

• Be part of a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.

• Competitive pay rate aligned with your expertise and experience.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.