Project Manager

Eliassen Group; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group in the United States seeks a Functional Project Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement transformation for COE and Technology categories. The role coordinates end-to-end procurement processes, aligns priorities with senior leaders, and drives supplier optimization to deliver measurable value.

The successful candidate will manage multiple projects on-site in New York, Los Angeles, or Nashville, collaborate across finance, legal, and operations, and apply data-driven

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in procurement or supply chain.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders in matrixed environments.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, category mgmt, and vendor performance.
• Strong financial acumen and modeling skills.
• Agile, adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through contract execution.
• Drive COE and Technology category initiatives and cross-category programs.
• Partner with finance, legal, and operations to align priorities.
• Ensure transparency and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Foster cross-functional teamwork to accelerate procurement programs.
• Engage with senior stakeholders including C-suite.
• Deliver measurable value through cost reduction and demand management.
• Analyze data to generate insights and optimize outcomes.
• Drive supplier risk management and governance-aligned compliance.
• Identify innovative uses of technology, including AI, to enhance processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder alignment

Procurement transformation

AI initiatives

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Contract negotiation

Vendor performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI in procurement

Job description

Description

On-site in either New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA or Nashville, TN

Our client seeks a Functional Project Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement transformation initiatives across COE and Technology categories. The role will facilitate end-to-end procurement processes, align priorities with senior leaders, drive supplier optimization, and enable data-driven decision making to deliver measurable value. The Project Manager will manage multiple concurrent projects, promote cross-functional teamwork, and champion innovation, including practical applications of technology and AI to improve processes.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories from opportunity identification through contract execution and supplier optimization.
• Drive projects in category-specific and cross-category initiatives with focus on COE and Technology.
• Partner with senior leaders in finance, legal, and operations to align procurement priorities.
• Ensure transparency and build consensus across stakeholders.
• Build relationships across the organization to expedite procurement initiatives and support business partners.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, including C-suite and business unit leaders.
• Create measurable value through cost reduction and demand management.
• Ensure proficient operations that lead to sustainable savings.
• Analyze complex data sets to generate insights and recommendations for improved outcomes.
• Drive supplier risk management and compliance aligned to governance standards.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in procurement practices.
• Identify creative applications of technology and AI to enhance processes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing strategic and operational priorities.
• Promote cross-functional teamwork to align procurement with business goals.
• Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities and deliver long-term value.

Experience Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Proven success collaborating with and influencing senior leaders in matrixed environments.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and modeling capabilities.
• Ability to operate with agility and deliver results in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Functional project management focus, including procurement transformation and AI initiatives supporting COE and Technology categories.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.