Procurement Program Manager

ZipRecruiter; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in self-storage solutions seeks a Procurement Program Manager for its Plano office. The successful candidate will manage vendor contracts, oversee purchasing, and ensure efficiency in procurement activities. Ideal applicants will possess at least five years of related experience and a strong skill set in negotiation and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing, sourcing or contract experience.
• Effective negotiation skills and vendor management experience are essential.
• Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables and vlookups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Manage procurement activities and vendor relationships effectively.
• Track purchasing exceptions and report on procurement metrics.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

5 years purchasing or contract experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. Our employees have also voted us for Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10%.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Job Description

We are seeking a Procurement Program Manager to join our corporate office in Plano, TX. The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, and takes pride in providing excellent customer service, with the flexibility to handle multiple responsibilities. The Procurement Program Manager will oversee corporate, field, and IT purchasing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and coordinate procurement activities including quoting and bidding for goods and services supporting our operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participating in ERP project team meetings to integrate procurement modules within SAP.
• Managing workflow through controlled purchasing accounts for field personnel with established vendors.
• Negotiating and executing contracts with suppliers.
• Leading sourcing activities across categories.
• Recommending process improvements for purchasing.
• Developing and administering contracts, and assisting in contract specifications.
• Building positive vendor relationships, reviewing costs, and negotiating prices.
• Managing vendor contracts, researching lower-cost items, and updating procurement items.
• Handling special purchases outside of approved contracts as directed.
• Tracking and reporting on exception purchasing and printing volume.
• Performing password resets as needed.
• Creating and receiving Purchase Orders in ServiceNow, adding new items.
• Managing delivery confirmations, goods received, and processing invoices through SAP.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or contract experience.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Experience with enterprise procurement platforms similar to SAP.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Vendor management experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret information accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Additional Information

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.