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Job Title: Business Operations and Procurement Program Manager (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Remote or Hybrid (based on business requirements); Ship-to: 1701 East Mossy Oaks Rd, Spring, TX 77389, US
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Range: $40.86/Hr. on W2
Job ID: 411007
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
The Business Operations and Procurement Program Manager manages end-to-end procurement, vendor onboarding, application governance, and financial operations for a business unit within a large enterprise. This role supports a designated Vice President and coordinates between business stakeholders and corporate governance functions to ensure hardware, software, and service acquisitions comply with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements. The role requires experience operating in complex approval environments and strong organizational, financial, and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement for software, hardware, SaaS platforms, consulting services, and support agreements.
- Coordinate new vendor onboarding and supplier qualification requirements.
- Facilitate contract execution and purchase approvals with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and stakeholders.
- Manage purchase order creation, maintenance, renewals, closures, and change requests.
- Track vendor performance, contract milestones, and renewal schedules.
- Ensure supplier documentation and compliance requirements align with corporate policies.
- Coordinate supplier risk assessments and governance reviews.
- Maintain and administer the business unit budget tracker and financial reporting.
- Monitor spending against budgets, reconcile invoices to POs, contracts, and SOWs, and ensure timely payment.
- Track committed versus actual spend, identify variances, and support planning and forecasting.
- Serve as business owner coordinator for enterprise application onboarding and compliance activities.
- Coordinate approvals with SPM, Cybersecurity Evaluation, AI Governance, Supplier Anti-Corruption, Supplier Onboarding, DPIA, IGA, Global Trade, Open-Source Review, WAPR, ARB, Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, and Legal and Privacy.
- Act as central point of contact, drive projects through multi-step approvals, and facilitate meetings and executive reporting.
- Monitor approval cycles, remove roadblocks, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Develop process documentation, workflows, and operating procedures.
- Support the Vice President and leadership team with application onboarding, compliance reviews, procurement approvals, and vendor engagements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years in procurement, contract administration, vendor onboarding, or business operations in a large enterprise.
- Experience supporting organizations with 50,000+ employees.
- Background managing software, hardware, SaaS, consulting, and professional services purchases.
- Cross-functional coordination with Finance, Procurement, Legal, Security, and Compliance teams.
- Knowledge of purchase orders, renewals, invoicing, budgeting, and financial controls.
- Strong project and stakeholder management with clear communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting proficiency.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in regulated corporate environments.
- Familiarity with Ariba, Coupa, SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, or similar procurement platforms.
- Experience with enterprise application onboarding and governance.
- Understanding of cybersecurity, privacy, information governance, and trade compliance processes.
- Knowledge of software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology procurement practices.
- PMP, Certified Purchasing Professional, or related certification preferred.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
Additional Details
- Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire.
- Reporting: Business Unit aligned, supporting a designated Vice President and leadership team.
- Work Location: Remote or Hybrid. Telework category. Work on site required: No.
- Client Interface Required: Yes. Shift: 9-5. Overtime: No. Travel: Minimal, as required.
- Language: English required.
Success Measures
- Accurate budget and procurement records are maintained.
- Contracts and purchase orders are renewed on time.
- Vendor onboarding completes within target timelines.
- Invoices are approved and paid within established timelines.
- Application onboarding and compliance activities are coordinated successfully.
- Procurement and governance delays are reduced.
- Business unit leadership receives proactive operational support and clear reporting.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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