Strategic Procurement Project Lead

Quest Oracle Community; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwebsite is seeking a Procurement Project Manager in Vernon, CA. The role leads end-to-end procurement and sourcing projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while driving cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in material management or supply chain project management, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a track record with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in material management, sourcing, or supply chain project management.
• PMI PMP, CPSM or similar procurement credential.
• Experience with change management or technology implementation projects.
• Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of procurement and sourcing projects.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, risk logs, and communication plans. Track dashboard and KPIs, resolve roadblocks, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Implement strategic sourcing and value engineering cost savings initiatives
• Identify and lead initiatives to optimize procurement workflows, tools, and templates.
• Support procurement analytics, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in implementing procurement technology or ERP modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
• Promote best practices in contract management, sourcing, and category management.
• Work with stakeholders to clarify business requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, compliance requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Help mitigate supplier risks related to financial stability, supply continuity, and quality.

Skills

Project management

Procurement expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careerwebsite is seeking a Procurement Project Manager in Vernon, CA. The role leads end-to-end procurement and sourcing projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while driving cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in material management or supply chain project management, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a track record with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa.