Procurement Project Manager

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems in Rochester, NY is seeking a contract resource to stabilize and optimize the Graphite Connect vendor registration platform. You will lead onboarding activities, review submissions, and collaborate with Procurement, IT, and vendors to improve workflows.

The role involves training, documentation creation, and driving adoption of new processes. This is a hybrid, 50/50 on-site and remote arrangement with a pay rate of $50–$55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or contract management experience.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding, vendor registration, or supplier information management processes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to create documentation, SOPs, and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily vendor onboarding and registration activities within Graphite Connect.
• Review, approve, and correct vendor submissions.
• Support internal business users and external vendors throughout the registration process.
• Resolve data quality issues, workflow bottlenecks, and approval challenges.
• Monitor onboarding status and ensure timely completion of vendor requests.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract management

Contract management software

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Jaggaer

Ivalua

HICX

GEP

TealBook

Job description

Description

Position Overview

The Vendor Management team is seeking a contract resource to help stabilize and optimize its recently implemented vendor registration platform, Graphite Connect. The system was implemented by Purchasing in 2025 and is currently creating significant administrative burden due to process inefficiencies, approval bottlenecks, training gaps, and ongoing vendor onboarding challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Registration & Operations

• Manage daily vendor onboarding and registration activities within Graphite Connect.
• Review, approve, and correct vendor submissions.
• Support internal business users and external vendors throughout the registration process.
• Resolve data quality issues, workflow bottlenecks, and approval challenges.
• Monitor onboarding status and ensure timely completion of vendor requests.

Process Improvement

• Assess current-state workflows and identify process gaps.
• Partner with Vendor Management, Procurement, and stakeholders to redesign and improve onboarding processes.
• Develop recommendations for more efficient operating procedures.
• Create scalable processes and governance standards.

Project Management

• Lead initiatives aimed at improving utilization and adoption of Graphite Connect.
• Coordinate efforts between Procurement, Vendor Management, IT, and external vendors.
• Track project milestones, risks, issues, and action items.
• Drive implementation of workflow and process improvements.

Training & Change Management

• Develop training materials, SOPs, user guides, and process documentation.
• Conduct end-user training and support sessions.
• Act as a resource for internal stakeholders navigating the platform.
• Promote adoption and best practices across the organization.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a liaison between business users, procurement leadership, IT, and Graphite Connect.
• Collaborate with system administrators and technical teams regarding configuration updates and process enhancements.
• Support discussions with the software vendor regarding system improvements and functionality.

Skills

Vendor management, contract management, contract management software

Top Skills Details

Vendor management,contract management,contract management software

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Core Experience

• Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, or Contract Management experience.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding, vendor registration, or supplier information management processes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to create documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Graphite Connect experience.

Supplier onboarding or supplier management platforms such as:

• SAP Ariba
• Coupa
• Jaggaer
• Ivalua
• HICX
• GEP
• TealBook

Healthcare, higher education, or regulated industry procurement experience.

Category Management or Contract Management.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Rochester,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.