Procurement Manager: Cost Savings & Vendor Strategy

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

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