Procurement Specialist

Manpower, Inc.; Nutley (NJ); In loco; USD 125.000 - 144.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead North America logistics, transportation, warehousing and indirect procurement, driving category strategies, supplier partnerships and cost optimization initiatives.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure service excellence, supply continuity, and innovative sourcing solutions that reduce risk and total cost of ownership. This on-site role based in Parsippany, NJ offers a collaborative environment with senior leaders

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, business or related field.
• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience managing logistics, warehousing or indirect procurement.
• Proven contract negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Mansioni

• Own and manage regional procurement category portfolio.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead regional projects with potential wider rollout.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize total cost of ownership.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Business or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Certifications: CPSM/CPM/CIPS/APICS

Strumenti

Procurement systems

Spend analytics tools

Supplier management platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Procurement Manager – Logistics & Warehousing

Location: Parsippany, NJ

Shift: M-F 9AM – 5PM

Pay Rate: $60-$69/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across North America with a primary focus on logistics, transportation, warehousing, and indirect procurement categories. This role will drive category strategies, supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives while ensuring service excellence and supply continuity.

The ideal candidate is a strategic procurement professional with expertise in sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and logistics operations. This individual will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and create long‑term value for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Own and manage a regional procurement category portfolio, serving as the subject matter expert for assigned categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and procurement goals.
• Lead regional procurement initiatives and strategic projects with the potential for broader regional or global implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier performance, and overall procurement effectiveness.

Logistics & Warehousing Category Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for logistics-related categories, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution services.
• Optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining high standards of quality, service, and reliability.
• Monitor category performance and identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and operational efficiencies.

Supplier Management & Relationship Development

• Identify, evaluate, select, and develop best-in-class suppliers.
• Build and maintain a diverse and competitive supplier network across North America.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships that support innovation, cost reduction, and business growth.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive service, quality, delivery, and cost improvements throughout the supplier base.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with supply chain, operations, finance, manufacturing, logistics, and other business leaders to understand objectives and priorities.
• Influence stakeholders to adopt procurement best practices and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on procurement strategy, supplier capabilities, and market intelligence.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and assess supplier, market, and category risks.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to protect business continuity.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead initiatives that drive innovation, process improvements, and sustainable procurement practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Background in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience.
• Experience managing transportation, logistics, warehousing, or indirect procurement categories.
• Proven success negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience leading cross‑functional sourcing initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree.
• CPSM, CPM, CIPS, APICS, or similar professional certification.
• Experience working in a multinational or regional procurement organization.
• Knowledge of procurement systems, spend analytics tools, and supplier management platforms.

Why Join Us?

• Lead high‑impact procurement initiatives across North America.
• Influence sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and business growth.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.