Supplier Program Lead — E-Procurement & Projects

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Finance and Business Operations is seeking a Supplier Program Manager (Project/Program Manager 3) for a term-limited assignment in Seattle. The role focuses on leading upgrades to supplier-facing E-Procurement modules and coordinating cross-functional teams across P&P, DES, and external partners.

The ideal candidate applies strong project and change management skills, lean process improvement, and exceptional customer service to advance pro-equity contracting while ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in project management with timelines and team coordination.
• Proficiency in E-Procurement systems; familiarity with Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement is a plus.
• Strong organizational multitasking abilities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects that oversee upgrades to supplier-facing E-Procurement modules, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and strategic objectives are met using project management software and other tools.
• Work collaboratively with P&P technical teams, subject matter experts, administrative staff, and leadership, as well as the Business Resource Center technical teams, to advance projects, identify needs, assign tasks, and support program and project success.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier program inquiries, facilitating effective communication, resolving supplier and customer inquiries, and supplier-related tasks within E-Procurement.
• Develop and execute change management strategies for supplier-facing initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during updates or changes.
• Maintain and update E-Procurement Supplier Portal User Guides as needed, continuously improving resources for operational excellence.
• Identify key metrics to measure the success of projects, programs, and events, and refine approaches based on data insights.

Skills

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Change management

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement

MS Office

Job description

King County's Finance and Business Operations is seeking a Supplier Program Manager (Project/Program Manager 3) for a term-limited assignment in Seattle. The role focuses on leading upgrades to supplier-facing E-Procurement modules and coordinating cross-functional teams across P&P, DES, and external partners.

The ideal candidate applies strong project and change management skills, lean process improvement, and exceptional customer service to advance pro-equity contracting while ensuring timely