Procurement Manager

Collabera; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays annually

Job summary

Collabera seeks a Procurement Operations & Process Improvement Specialist to lead and execute procurement transformations onsite in Seattle. The contractor will drive process improvements, engage stakeholders, and establish a Center of Excellence within the Procurement organization.

Responsibilities include delivering measurable improvements, reducing spend leakage, and developing governance, training materials, and reporting to sustain performance gains.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement operations leadership and process-improvement experience.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of new processes.
• Strong change management and communication skills.
• Experience with governance, SOPs, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations improvement initiatives and governance.
• Partner with Buyers, Accounts Payable, and stakeholders to improve compliance and performance.
• Develop training materials and Procurement 101 roadshows for business stakeholders.
• Create dashboards and reporting to track performance and effectiveness.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Job description

Work Location: Seattle, WA 98158 (Onsite)

Duration: 12-month contract

Job Description

• The Procurement Operations & Process Improvement Specialist will provide dedicated leadership and execution support for procurement operations during a period of significant organizational transformation. This contractor will support the Procurement organization through driving process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• This role is responsible for identifying opportunities, developing solutions, influencing stakeholders, and driving sustainable adoption across the business. Success requires a unique blend of procurement expertise, operational leadership, process improvement, communication, change management, and execution. The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, operates with a strong ownership mentality, and can achieve results through influence, collaboration, and credibility.
• The individual will partner closely with Procurement leadership, Buyers, third-party procurement support resources, Accounts Payable, business stakeholders, and Supply Chain leaders to improve procurement performance and business compliance while establishing Procurement as a trusted Center of Excellence.

Primary Objectives

• The contractor will be accountable for delivering measurable improvements in procurement effectiveness and operational performance, including:
• Spend Under Purchase Order
• Increase Spend Under PO
• Identify sources of spend leakage and non-compliant purchasing activity.
• Develop and execute remediation strategies in partnership with Procurement and business stakeholders.
• Establish reporting, tracking, and governance mechanisms to sustain improvements.

Match Exception Reduction

• Reduce invoice and purchase order match exceptions
• Partner with Buyers to resolve current issues while identifying root causes.
• Develop sustainable solutions to prevent recurring exceptions.
• Improve processes related to funding management, receipts, supplier invoicing, and requisition quality.
• Create training, documentation, and governance mechanisms that drive long-term improvement.
• Define and implement clear operating boundaries between Procurement Buyers and third-party procurement support resources.
• Clarify ownership, workflows, escalation paths, and service expectations.
• Improve consistency, efficiency, and accountability across all procurement support activities.
• Design and implement process improvements that support scalability and operational excellence.

Procurement Center of Excellence Development

• Lead Procurement 101 roadshows and educational sessions for business stakeholders.
• Develop training materials that improve understanding of procurement processes, policies, and expectations.
• Increase organizational compliance through education rather than enforcement.
• Help establish Procurement as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations Improvement Leadership

• Serve as the day-to-day operational lead for key procurement improvement initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize operational improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute action plans aligned with strategic procurement objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Escalate risks, barriers, and opportunities appropriately.

Process Improvement and Governance

• Evaluate existing procurement workflows and identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement process improvements that improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
• Develop and maintain procurement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Drive process standardization across indirect procurement activities.
• Ensure operating models remain aligned with current and future-state business requirements.

Match Exception Management

• Analyze exception trends and identify systemic issues.
• Partner directly with Buyers, Accounts Payable, and stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Develop preventive controls and operational best practices.
• Establish reporting and monitoring mechanisms to track performance improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership

• Build strong relationships across Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, and business functions.
• Lead meetings and working sessions independently.
• Influence stakeholder behaviors through effective communication and partnership.
• Drive adoption of new processes and operating models.
• Develop communication plans that clearly articulate the "why," "what," and "how" behind procurement initiatives.

Training and Organizational Capability Development

• Develop training content, job aids, and communication materials.
• Deliver Procurement 101 roadshows and educational workshops.
• Promote procurement policy awareness and compliance.
• Help business stakeholders understand their role in achieving procurement outcomes.

Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Define and track performance metrics.
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
• Measure adoption and effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Provide leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)