Strategic Procurement & Compliance Lead

TeamPeople; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamPeople in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead business-as-usual spend, ensure supplier performance, and maintain contractual compliance across the organization.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, oversee purchase orders and invoices, and maintain a contract database to support planning and minimize disruption. A strong commercial mindset and audit-ready approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive procurement, sourcing, vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience supporting internal or external audit and compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for business BAU spending.
• Negotiate favorable contract terms during renewals.
• Conduct supplier reviews against KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain an effective contract database to support planning and reduce service disruption.
• Identify new savings opportunities with the business.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate compliance concerns to Legal/Compliance teams.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

TeamPeople in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead business-as-usual spend, ensure supplier performance, and maintain contractual compliance across the organization.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, oversee purchase orders and invoices, and maintain a contract database to support planning and minimize disruption. A strong commercial mindset and audit-ready approach are essential.