Procurement Category Specialist (Skidding/Modularization)

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. seeks a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management for global infrastructure projects. This remote role (PST) focuses on developing sourcing strategies, negotiating terms, and managing supplier relationships across cross-functional teams worldwide.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, quality, and operations to ensure delivery, mitigate risks, and optimize cost performance in a rapidly growing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain roles for infrastructure or manufacturing projects.
• 2+ years of experience in Skidding or Modularization.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and related 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 terms.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships for capacity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, quality, and operations teams to support project execution.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, quality performance, and delivery reliability to mitigate risks.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Analytics

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

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:Remote (PST) (No 3rd Party or C2C candidates)

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?

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain roles supporting large-scale infrastructure or manufacturing projects.
• 2+ years of experience in Skidding or Modularization
• 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
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay