Senior Procurement Project Manager Length : 8-10 months Location : Santa Clara, CA Position Summary : We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Senior Procurement Project Manager to lead procurement operations across a diverse range of business functions including, but not limited to, cross-functional projects, procurement performance reviews, supplier events, vendor management, and asset monetization.
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The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong understanding of procurement best practices, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
You will serve as a key partner to internal teams, ensuring procurement activities are aligned with business goals, compliant with company standards, and optimized for value creation.
Key Responsibilities : Strategic Procurement
- Lead cross-functional projects related to procurement transformation and supplier management.
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans and timelines for procurement initiatives, including supplier events.
- Identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency, cost savings, and risk mitigation in procurement functions.
- Partner with Finance to ensure accurate forecasting and spend tracking.
Policy & Procedure Development
Create, update, and enforce procurement policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with internal audit standards.Streamline processes and improve cross-functional collaborationTrain internal stakeholders on procurement best practices and compliance requirements.Presentation & Reporting Support
Prepare executive-level presentations on procurement performance, savings, and strategic initiatives.Develop dashboards and visual reports for leadership and stakeholders.Assist in preparing materials for quarterly operations reviews Supplier Event ManagementCollaborate with Events and Marketing teams to source venues, services, and materials.Partner with communications team on all external communications.Manage procurement timelines.Support post-event reconciliation and vendor feedback collection.Vendor Onboarding & Management
Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding, including due diligence and compliance checks.Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders on pending requests and ensure timely issue escalation and resolution.Track and report on KPIs including cycle times and supplier performance.Asset Monetization
Identify underutilized or surplus assets for resale, donation, or recycling.Partner with IT and Facilities to manage asset disposition processes.Track revenue generated from asset sales and report on ROI.Ensure compliance with data security and environmental regulations during disposal.Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or certification (e.g., CPSM, PMP) preferred.5+ years of procurement experience, ideally in a cross-functional or corporate environment.Strong communication and project management skills.Demonstrated success in a metrics-oriented environment and an ability to create, track, analyze and report out on metricsProficiency in procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills; ability to evaluate and analyze data and to present to executive leadership with demonstrated skills of communications through documents (PowerPoint, etc).