Manager, Procurement

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Manager of Procurement leading a team of buyers and overseeing procurement operations for the American Cancer Society. This remote role focuses on optimizing procurement processes and driving quality and results.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee procurement operations and tactical execution of source-to-pay activities while implementing organizational strategy across procurement processes, priorities, and ways of working.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers to ensure high-quality execution of procurement activities, balanced workloads, and strong service delivery across the organization.
  • Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders and Supply Chain teams to maintain strong relationships, align expectations, and provide clear communication on procurement requests, order status, and project support.
  • Drive continuous improvement across procurement operations, contract management, and supplier practices to enhance efficiency, service quality, and overall value.
  • Ensure compliance and risk management across procurement activities by reinforcing policies, controls, and standard practices that support sound purchasing decisions.
  • Provide performance reporting and operational insights to leadership on procurement results, strategic initiative progress, process improvement opportunities, and policy alignment.
  • Influence stakeholders and suppliers to adopt new tools, processes, and standard practices that strengthen procurement effectiveness and consistency.
  • Build a high-performance, accountable team culture focused on achieving key operational metrics, including cycle time, service levels, efficiency, and cost savings.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain operations, procurement, or a related field preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or procurement operations
  • 3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing staff in an operational or procurement-focused environment
  • Strong knowledge of sourcing, procurement operations, catalog management, contract negotiation, and source-to-pay processes
  • Experience managing procurement activities with national, regional, and local suppliers
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience using source-to-pay systems, with Coupa preferred

Benefits:

  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Professional development programs