Project Manager - Procurement

Equiliem; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Project Manager - Procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage end-to-end procurement across Marketing, Production, Technology, and Professional Services. You will work with senior leaders to align priorities, optimize suppliers, and drive measurable savings.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, governance, and collaboration with finance, legal, and operations. Onsite in multiple US locations with a strong procurement focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Ability to influence senior leaders in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated data-driven financial acumen and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Marketing, Production, Technology, and Professional Services.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes from identification to contract execution.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations to align priorities.
• Build relationships and engage with C-suite and senior leaders.
• Drive cost savings and supplier risk management through data analysis.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Project Manager - Procurement
Pay: $90.00 - $105.00 per hour
26-09260
Job summary

The Project Manager- Procurement is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing end-to-end procurement processes across diverse categories, with a key focus on COE and Technology. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders across departments and managing supplier relationships to create measurable value and drive sustainable savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories including Marketing, Production, Technology, and Professional Services.
• Facilitate procurement processes from opportunity identification through contract execution and supplier optimization.
• Collaborate with senior leaders in finance, legal, and operations to align procurement priorities.
• Build relationships across the organization to expedite procurement initiatives and support business colleagues.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and business unit leads.
• Create measurable value by reducing costs and managing supplier demand.
• Ensure operational proficiency and lead to sustainable savings.
• Enable data-driven decision making by analyzing complex data sets and generating actionable insights.
• Drive supplier risk management and compliance to safeguard the supply base and ensure governance adherence.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in procurement practices.
• Explore creative applications of technology and AI to improve processes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Promote teamwork across functions to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities and champion strategic initiatives.

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 vendor performance management.
• Demonstrated data-driven financial acumen and modeling experience.
• Success operating with agility, prioritizing strategically, and delivering results in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.

Schedule

Role is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, 5 days per week.

Location

Open to Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; and Nashville, Tennessee locations.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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