Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Project Manager responsible for managing procurement operations and initiatives. This role involves leading cross-functional projects, improving operational efficiencies, and managing supplier relationships to support business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operational, functional, and project management activities related to procurement and contingent labor programs
- Lead and support the digital technology roadmap initiatives related to Benefits and Contingent Labor Vendor Management Systems
- Provide ongoing Client separation activity support and coordinate related procurement and operational activities
- Manage additional Benefits engagements outside the U.S. (OUS), including administration and renewal of individual SOWs tied to separation initiatives
- Support contingent labor business requests by evaluating engagement opportunities, identifying savings levers, and driving procurement efficiencies
- Provide ad hoc procurement and project management support for initiatives such as:
- Tail spend reduction strategies with MSP partners
- Escalation management and issue resolution
- Process improvement initiatives
- Supplier optimization efforts
- Lead or support Contingent Labor MSP/VMS implementation projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, execution, risk management, and post-implementation support
- Develop, implement, and maintain procurement operational plans aligned with department and enterprise business objectives
- Provide input into purchasing policies, procedures, governance standards, and operational performance measures
- Conduct internal audits and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and quality standards
- Monitor project budgets, resources, and departmental expenses to ensure adherence to approved financial targets
- Communicate departmental goals and project objectives to stakeholders and support teams while overseeing performance against established metrics
- Summarize escalated operational and supplier-related issues, recommend resolutions, and execute corrective actions
- Review market trends, pricing intelligence, and emerging supplier capabilities to support procurement strategies and sourcing decisions
- Support supplier evaluations, negotiation activities, contract management, and vendor onboarding for key procurement initiatives
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, MSPs, VMS providers, and internal business stakeholders to ensure service, quality, and delivery expectations are met
- Track and report procurement project milestones, business outcomes, risks, savings opportunities, and operational performance metrics to leadership
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. (ok with associates degree as long as they have procurement and project management exp)
- Typically requires 8–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contingent labor management, program management, or related operational leadership roles
- Strong understanding of procurement operations, supplier management, contract administration, and project management methodologies
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting MSP and VMS implementations and contingent workforce programs
- Experience working with global teams, enterprise systems, and external vendors
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