Procurement Assistant Manager

The Procurement Assistant Manager is responsible for strategically sourcing and managing the external workforce for services projects. This role shapes and optimizes the external workforce strategy, while ensuring the overall health, performance and value of the vendor (subcontracting) ecosystem. Key responsibilities include identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, floating RFXs, negotiating contracts and terms, monitoring supplier performance, and creating category strategies, procurement plans, and supplier scorecards.,

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to build a high-performing vendor ecosystem
• Manage the RFX process, including floating RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to identify the best-fit suppliers
• Negotiate supplier contracts and terms to ensure favorable and compliant agreements
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements
• Develop category strategies and procurement plans to guide and optimize the external workforce program
• Create supplier scorecards to assess and track the performance of the vendor ecosystem
• Partner cross-functionally to understand business requirements and translate them into effective procurement strategies
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commercial dynamics to inform procurement decisions
• Identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and value optimization
  
  3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies and best practices
• Experience managing RFX processes and contract negotiations
• Familiarity with developing category strategies and procurement plans
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and optimize supplier performance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of procurement/vendor management tools
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and candidate requirements for a Procurement Assistant Manager role focused on strategically sourcing and managing the external workforce for services projects. The role requires a blend of procurement expertise, supplier management capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive value and optimization within the vendor ecosystem.