Procurement Manager

Kforce Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc in Annapolis, MD seeks a Procurement Manager to lead purchasing, vendor relationships, inventory, and procurement processes for a growing organization. You will partner with Finance and Operations to ensure materials are available, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive process improvements across the supply chain while maintaining strong controls and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement, strong vendor management, and proven negotiation skills, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field preferred.
• Procurement certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or C.P.M. is a plus
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Experience with inventory and purchase order management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical, or related industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities
• Maintain and develop vendor relationships
• Review pricing, purchasing activity, and vendor performance
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing needs
• Manage purchase orders and vendor agreements
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Partner with internal teams to improve purchasing processes and controls

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Procurement Manager in Annapolis, MD. Summary: The Procurement Manager will manage purchasing activities, vendor relationships, inventory, and procurement processes across a growing organization. This role will work closely with Finance and Operations to ensure products and supplies are available when needed while identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvement. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities
• Maintain and develop vendor relationships
• Review pricing, purchasing activity, and vendor performance
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing needs
• Manage purchase orders and vendor agreements
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Partner with internal teams to improve purchasing processes and controls

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field preferred
• Procurement certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or C.P.M. is a plus
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Experience with inventory and purchase order management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical, or related industry experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.