Procurement Category Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA that is seeking a Procurement Category Manager.

Responsibilities:
* Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors
* Submit purchases orders accurately
* Review & approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
* Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods
* Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
* Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
* Evaluate and monitor contract performance SLAs to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
* Send communications to stakeholders as needed
* Planning activities for end of the year activities in Hardware and/or services as needed
* Work with Stakeholders ensuring all information is complete and ready for PO submissions

Explain a typical day in the role:
* Review SOWs, submit, review or provide feedback on POs for hardware, software and lab hardware
* PO Execution unblocking support for all W+D POs across 10+ countries expected during FY26. Includes escalations/issue resolution
* PCRI escalations & EOY analysis and partner budget securance
* Engineering team support
* Guide & ensure discount negotiation
* LT communications for lab HW & VM Surface POs/SOWs
* Establish new process for business continuity (example: service tree extensions for software maintenance)
* End of the year planning and communications
* White Glove support
* Vendor support: SFI requirements (ex: virtual desktop); Minimize Impact of new corp tools; SLA review
* Communicate Vendor team execution guidance changes, including: Internal AI assistant updates

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related business field required
* 8-10 years of finance-related experience required
* Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
* Ability to create and analyze financial and procurement reports, price proposals and other technical data
* Experience reviewing statement of work and other contracts
* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing
* Knowledge and previous experience of Microsoft procurement policies and tools like Procurweb and/or MSapprovals
* Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Power BI and Excel
* Flexibility to come onsite for training & meetings as needed

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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