Strategic Procurement Manager, Tampa

Manpower, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription drug plans

Short-term disability insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Florida Procurement Category Manager in Tampa to drive day-to-day sourcing and category management within the Procurement organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional partners and measurable cost improvements. The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and experience negotiating contracts, with a focus on MRO, fleet, contract labor, and direct materials.

Qualifications

• Three years of Procurement/Sourcing experience.
• Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge of purchasing, logistics, and quality systems.
• Direct and indirect material sourcing and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience driving cost reduction and other savings initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Sales and Services teams on national procurement alliances and ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Provide bid analysis to support contract negotiations, assist in developing RFPs, and help negotiate contract terms and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to purchasing policies and procedures while managing direct and indirect sourcing activities across categories such as MRO, Fleet, contract labor services, and direct materials.
• Analyze current and potential suppliers, develop strategic supplier alliances, and support initiatives that improve pricing competitiveness, flexible lead times, and quality standards.
• Work with legal counsel to ensure commercial agreements include the necessary legal terms and conditions, while maintaining cost reduction programs across purchasing activity.

Skills

Procurement experience

SAP

Purchasing & logistics

Direct/indirect sourcing

Cost reduction initiatives

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Florida Procurement Category Manager in Tampa to drive day-to-day sourcing and category management within the Procurement organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional partners and measurable cost improvements. The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and experience negotiating contracts, with a focus on MRO, fleet, contract labor, and direct materials.