LNCsearch · 8 hours ago
Procurement Category Manager
KC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLNCsearch is a global $10B Technology Provider with rapid expansion, and they are seeking a Procurement Manager to support and lead a team at their Kansas City headquarters. The role involves driving sourcing strategies, partnering with cross-functional teams, and leading supplier selection activities to optimize category value and ensure compliance with supplier agreements.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Nate Erdtmann
Responsibilities
Drive sourcing strategies for high-spend, mission-critical categories while ensuring compliance with supplier agreements and internal policies
Partner with cross-functional teams to capture category requirements and enable strategic supplier collaboration
Lead supplier selection activities—develop RFIs/RFPs, manage long/short lists, conduct bid analysis, and deliver recommendations
Build a “best-in-class” supply chain by identifying company-wide spend opportunities and optimizing category value
Conduct deep spend analysis and develop tools, metrics, and methodologies to track sourcing performance
Support procurement activity across a national data center portfolio, enabling efficient facilities purchasing
Create and execute long-range category plans aligned with business objectives and stakeholder needs
Guide internal teams using total cost of ownership models and other strategic frameworks
Implement system improvements, best practices, and work-practice optimizations
Lead implementation efforts for categories that directly impact operations and internal customers
Negotiate, review, and manage contracts consistent with business goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or related. Advanced degree is a plus
5+ years experience with Direct Sourcing with exposure to Construction / EPC / Manufacturing industries
The ideal person will have reviewed / negotiated contracts from various construction trades, to assist with new facility build-outs for the company
Strong experience with evaluation of bids, on a trade-by-trade basis
Experience working within a large publicly-traded or Enterprise type corporation
Company
LNCsearch
LNCsearch is an Executive Search and Recruiting firm that partners with companies across the nation to help drive success by strengthening the depth of their internal organization.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Lindsay Baier
Co-Founder / Executive Partner
Nate Erdtmann
Executive Partner
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