Procurement Manager

Ascendion; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Holidays

Learning Management System

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop global category strategies for modular electrical and mechanical infrastructure. You will lead supplier sourcing, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and commercial management to drive cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

This remote role offers a salary range of $100,000–$104,000 annually, plus benefits, training, and a culture built on opportunity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement, sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
• Experience with skidding, skid-mounted systems, modularization, or prefabricated infrastructure.
• 8+ years in procurement, category management, supply chain, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for modular electrical and mechanical infrastructure solutions.
• Lead supplier sourcing, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and commercial management activities.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Partner with engineering, construction, quality, and operations teams to support successful program execution.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity, quality performance, and delivery reliability.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while driving continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide category insights, recommendations, and updates to business stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAIare trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high‑performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role

Procurement Category Manager with strong skidding and modularization experience to support large-scale infrastructure and data center programs.

Job Title

Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for modular electrical and mechanical infrastructure solutions.
• Lead supplier sourcing, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and commercial management activities.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, and on‑time delivery.
• Partner with engineering, construction, quality, and operations teams to support successful program execution.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity, quality performance, and delivery reliability.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while driving continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide category insights, recommendations, and updates to business stakeholders and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong procurement, sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
• Direct experience with skidding, skid‑mounted systems, modularization, modular construction, or prefabricated infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, category management, supply chain, construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure industries.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers, commercial agreements, and cross‑functional business initiatives.

Location

Remote

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - 104,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long term disability insurance [shortterm disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]