Procurement Project Manager

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. seeks a Procurement Project Manager in New York City to lead strategic sourcing and end-to-end procurement initiatives.

The role involves managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, and operations to realize measurable cost savings. The position is a contract, fully on site in midtown Manhattan, requiring executive-level communication and the ability to drive value through data, automation, and AI-enabled procurement

Qualifications

• Formal education in business, supply chain, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred for strategic leadership.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement initiatives across multiple categories.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and drive value realization.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations leaders to align priorities.
• Drive procurement automation and use data to enable decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Vendor management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Project ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI in procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across technology, COE, professional services, marketing, production, and other business categories. This is a contract position fully on site in midtown Manhattan. This role will manage end-to-end procurement efforts, from opportunity identification and stakeholder alignment through contract execution, supplier optimization, and value realization. Summary: The Project Manager will partner closely with senior leaders across finance, legal, operations, and business units to align priorities, build consensus, and drive measurable outcomes. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, analyzing complex data sets, identifying cost savings opportunities, supporting supplier risk and compliance efforts, and improving procurement processes through technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. This position requires strong project ownership, executive-level communication, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The role is 5 days onsite in New York City.

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across technology, COE, professional services, marketing, production, and other business categories. This is a contract position fully on site in midtown Manhattan. This role will manage end-to-end procurement efforts, from opportunity identification and stakeholder alignment through contract execution, supplier optimization, and value realization. Summary: The Project Manager will partner closely with senior leaders across finance, legal, operations, and business units to align priorities, build consensus, and drive measurable outcomes. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, analyzing complex data sets, identifying cost savings opportunities, supporting supplier risk and compliance efforts, and improving procurement processes through technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. This position requires strong project ownership, executive-level communication, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The role is 5 days onsite in New York City.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred


• 8-10 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, category management, or vendor management experience


• Proven experience leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, supplier optimization, and vendor performance management


• Strong ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders, including executive stakeholders, in complex matrixed environments


• Experience partnering with finance, legal, operations, and business teams to align priorities and execute procurement strategies


• Strong analytical skills with experience using data, financial modeling, and business insights to support decision-making and identify savings opportunities


• Comfortable managing supplier risk, compliance, governance standards, and operational process improvements


• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing strategic priorities with tactical execution


• Excellent cross-functional communication, stakeholder management, and consensus-building skills


• Interest in leveraging technology, automation, and AI to improve procurement processes and business outcomes

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.