Procurement People · 4 hours ago
Procurement Manager - Operations
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelProcurement People are currently partnered with a large organization based in Downtown Los Angeles to support their search for a Category Manager – Operations. The Category Manager will be responsible for procuring goods and services in line with global procurement policies while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and leading strategic sourcing initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Will T.
Responsibilities
Acting as the lead Procurement professional for Operations-related categories in a strategic and collaborative manner
Using a consultative approach to conduct strategic sourcing activities, including collecting, analysing, and presenting data-driven recommendations to stakeholders at varying levels of the organisation
Partnering with the business on contract and commercial negotiations, including review of pricing, business terms, service level agreements, and statements of work
Driving a structured approach to Category Management, including spend analysis, development of multi-year sourcing strategies, and educating stakeholders on supplier markets and trends
Working closely with suppliers and internal teams to improve supplier performance, value creation, and innovation
Supporting the continuous improvement of global procurement policies, programs, and processes
Qualification
Required
Experience across operations-related categories such as facilities, workplace services, or outsourced services
Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
The ability to make sound decisions based on stakeholder input, data analysis, and commercial judgment
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Background in procurement category management, supplier management, and contract negotiation
Experience helping to establish or mature a strategic sourcing or category management function
Preferred
Global procurement experience preferred
Company
Procurement People
A trusted partner with an innovative approach.
Founded in 2007
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase