Job Title: Procurement Project Manager
Location: Remote
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Project Manager to lead procurement operations, contingent workforce initiatives, supplier management, and cross-functional project delivery. This individual will drive procurement transformation initiatives, support MSP/VMS implementations, optimize supplier performance, and manage procurement programs that improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, sourcing, contingent labor management, project management, and vendor relationship management within large enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day procurement operations and contingent labor programs.
- Lead procurement-related projects from planning through execution.
- Support Benefits and Contingent Labor digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage MSP/VMS implementation projects and continuous improvements.
- Support DePuy Synthes separation procurement activities.
- Coordinate international (OUS) Benefits procurement engagements and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Evaluate contingent labor requests and identify procurement cost-saving opportunities.
- Drive tail spend reduction initiatives with MSP partners.
- Resolve supplier escalations and operational issues.
- Improve procurement processes and operational efficiencies.
- Develop procurement operational plans aligned with business objectives.
- Support procurement governance, compliance, and policy implementation.
- Conduct procurement audits and corrective action planning.
- Monitor project budgets, supplier performance, and departmental expenses.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, vendor onboarding, and contract administration.
- Track procurement KPIs, project milestones, savings, risks, and operational metrics.
- Collaborate with business leaders, procurement teams, suppliers, MSPs, and VMS providers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Associate's Degree acceptable with strong procurement and project management experience)
- 8–10+ years of Procurement, Sourcing, or Program Management experience
- Procurement Operations
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Vendor Management
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Contingent Workforce Programs
- MSP (Managed Service Provider) Programs
- VMS (Vendor Management Systems)
- Procurement Process Improvement
- Procurement Compliance
- Cost Savings Initiatives
- Stakeholder Management
- Procurement Analytics
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
Preferred Skills
- MSP Implementation
- VMS Implementation
- Contingent Labor Programs
- Global Procurement
- Enterprise Procurement Systems
- Benefits Procurement
- Tail Spend Management
- Supplier Optimization
- SOW Management
- Procurement Transformation
- Procurement Digitalization
Thanks
Sri Vardhan Chilakamukku
Infobahn SoftWorld Inc.