What does a Procurement Manager do?
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What the job involves
- Lead the strategic sourcing process by identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
- Develop and execute category strategies to support business objectives.
- Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and audits.
- Analyze procurement data to identify cost savings and process improvements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and align on goals.
- Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process from market engagement to contract administration.
Summed up from 30 recent Procurement Manager job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Sourcing 7 in 10 postings
- Vendor Management 5 in 10 postings
- Contract Management 3 in 10 postings
- Supply Chain Management 3 in 10 postings
- Project Management 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- MBA 1 in 30 postings
- Bachelor of Construction Management 1 in 35 postings
- PMP 1 in 35 postings
- APICS 1 in 50 postings
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Experience asked for
- 1 to 2 years 1 in 95 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 9 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 6 years.
Education asked for
- Bachelor's degree Almost all postings
- Master's degree 1 in 50 postings
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Is this role in demand?
769 open Procurement Manager jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California122 open
- Texas94 open
- New York51 open
- Florida43 open
- Pennsylvania40 open
Typical pay $138,200 a year (most between $114k and $163k). See the full salary breakdown