Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager 

Reports To: The Procurement Manager will report to the Director of Procurement, Head of Procurement, Vice President, or equivalent leadership.

Position Overview

SPS is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement activities across assigned indirect categories. This position will partner closely with Operations, Finance, IT, HR, Legal, and other stakeholders to deliver cost savings, operational efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance.

This is a high-level individual contributor role requiring a hands-on professional who is comfortable managing the full procurement lifecycle—from sourcing and negotiations through contract execution, supplier performance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a corporate, B2B professional services, outsourcing, or enterprise environment, preferably within an evolving or growing organization where they have helped build, expand, or improve procurement capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead end-to-end RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes across assigned categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and commercial value.
• Analyze spend, market conditions, specifications, and supplier proposals to identify opportunities for cost and process optimization.
• Support and implement regional or global procurement strategies as applicable.
• Take a hands-on approach to procurement execution and remain directly involved in sourcing activities.

Category Management

• Own assigned indirect procurement categories, including:
• Facilities
• IT
• Professional Services
• BPO/Outsourcing
• HR Services
• Office Operations
• Business Support Services
• Develop and maintain category plans aligned with business and procurement objectives.
• Monitor supplier markets and identify new sourcing opportunities, competitive alternatives, and areas for cost improvement.
• Help develop and expand procurement processes, tools, and capabilities within a growing organization.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, pricing discussions, and commercial terms.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, risks, pricing, service levels, and contractual obligations.
• Develop corrective-action plans and resolve supplier performance issues.
• Ensure contracts and supplier activities comply with company policies and business requirements.

Stakeholder & Client Partnership

• Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal, and business leaders to understand requirements and deliver effective procurement solutions.
• Challenge specifications, demand, pricing, and commercial assumptions when appropriate.
• Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to internal stakeholders and operational teams.
• Provide prompt, professional, and solutions-oriented service to SPS clients, vendors, and employees.

Procurement Process & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities follow established policies, procedures, controls, and best practices.
• Strengthen procurement governance, standardization, and visibility.
• Improve procurement workflows, tools, and processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, contracts, supplier information, and sourcing records.
• Prepare and contribute to reporting related to savings, spend, pipeline, supplier performance, contracts, and procurement activity.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, vendor management, or a related field.
• Experience managing indirect procurement categories within a corporate, B2B professional services, outsourcing, or enterprise environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, or other commercial value.
• Strong understanding of procurement methodologies, sourcing strategies, category management, and contract structures.
• Experience managing supplier performance, including KPIs and SLAs.
• Experience working in an evolving or growing organization, ideally contributing to the development, expansion, or improvement of a procurement function.
• Strong negotiation skills with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach.
• Ability to independently manage multiple sourcing initiatives, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including the ability to interpret spend, pricing, supplier, and procurement data.
• Experience working in matrixed, multi-site, or enterprise environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Procurement, or a related field required.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Indirect Procurement
• Category Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• RFP/RFQ/RFI Management
• Spend Analysis
• Cost Reduction & Cost Avoidance
• Procurement Governance
• Procurement Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Commercial Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Executive & Cross-Functional Communication
• Customer Service

Technology

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP, procurement, sourcing, contract management, or P2P systems preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze procurement data and develop reports, dashboards, and presentations.

Preferred Certifications

Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or other relevant procurement/supply chain credentials are a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Procurement, or a related discipline required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity required to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate by phone while entering data.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform close and distance vision tasks and adjust focus.

Travel

Travel is expected to be minimal, with periodic travel as business needs require.

Other Duties

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.

What We're Looking For

SPS is looking for a hands-on procurement professional who can execute, negotiate, influence, and deliver results. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial judgment, practical sourcing expertise, and the ability to operate independently while helping strengthen and expand the procurement function.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities.
• Learning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do.
• We Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees.
• Paid Time Off: Full time: Minimum of 80 hours/calendar year. Part time/temporary: Minimum of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. PTO amounts may increase based on tenure and/or the assigned account.  PTO allows employees to take approved time off for any reason.
• Bonuses: Are available for employee and client referrals for current employees.
• Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking Pre-Tax Plans, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance, EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, and Entertainment Discounts.
  • Note: Please inquire with the Human Resources team for benefit offerings per role as regular positions that routinely are under 30 hours/week may have a different benefit offering.

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About SPS

SPS is a global workplace solutions and business transformation company operating in more than 20 countries. Across North America, we help clients enhance workplace experiences and business operations through services including workplace support, physical and digital mailroom solutions, intelligent document processing, reception and concierge services, and other business support offerings.

Our clients include leading organizations across banking, insurance, legal, higher education, professional services, and many Fortune 500 companies.

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