In-Direct Procurement Manager

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the sourcing, negotiation, and management of professional services vendors. This role partners with business leaders and cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, optimize supplier performance, manage contracts, and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Organize end-to-end procurement activities for professional services, including management consulting, advisory, legal, accounting, technology consulting, staffing, and other specialist services. Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities, budgets, and organizational objectives. Manage competitive bidding processes, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and supplier evaluations. Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, optimize supplier relationships, and improve commercial terms. Benchmark pricing, rate cards, service models, and market practices to ensure competitive sourcing outcomes. Commercial Negotiations and Contract Management Partner with Legal and relevant business stakeholders to review statements of work (SOWs), master services agreements (MSAs), and other contractual documentation. Ensure engagements have clearly defined scopes, deliverables, milestones, pricing structures, and performance expectations. Monitor contract renewals, extensions, and change requests to ensure compliance with agreed terms and prevent unnecessary cost increases. Qualifications 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience. Experience sourcing and managing professional services contracts. Strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills. Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple departments. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field preferred. Experience with procurement or ERP systems is a plus.