Project Manager, Procurement

Cypress HCM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking a Functional PM focused on strategic sourcing and transformation within procurement. The role emphasizes COE and Tech categories, working with senior leaders to identify opportunities, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier performance.

You will lead multiple cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, transparency, and measurable savings while leveraging data analytics to guide decisions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and/or vendor performance management.
• Demonstrated data-driven, financial acumen, and modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories from opportunity identification through contract execution and supplier optimization.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes and COE/Tech-focused initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders across departments to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Drive data-driven decision making with complex data analyses to inform outcomes and savings.
• Manage supplier risk and drive continuous improvement in procurement practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

• This is a Functional PM role, not technical focus. Focus will be on project sourcing, transformation strategy, procurement AI supporting COE and Tech categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories, facilitating end-to-end procurement processes from opportunity identification through contract execution and supplier optimization.
• Projects may include both category-specific, such as Marketing, Production, Technology, Professional Services, etc., and cross-category initiatives. The Key focus for this role will be COE and Tech.
• Work with senior leaders across departments, including finance, legal, and operations.
• Ensure transparency and build consensus.
• Build relationships across the organization: This will help expedite procurement initiatives. It will also offer service and support to your colleagues in the business.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and BU leads.
• Create measurable value by reducing costs.
• Work with suppliers and manage demand.
• Make sure operations are proficient and lead to sustainable savings.
• Enable data-driven decision making by analyzing complex data sets, generating actionable insights and recommendations that inform and improve business outcomes.
• Drive supplier risk management and compliance, safeguarding the organization's supply base and ensuring adherence to governance standards.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within procurement practices, enabling agility and endurance in a dynamic business environment.
• Look for creative applications of technology / AI to improve processes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Promote teamwork across different functions: This will help align procurement strategies with the business's overall goals.
• Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities, champion strategic initiatives, and deliver long-term value.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and/or vendor performance management.
• Demonstrated data-driven, financial acumen, and modeling experience.
• Demonstrated success operating with agility, prioritizing strategically, and delivering results in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
• Strong cross functional communication skills.