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Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Description

The Procurement Manager – Category is responsible for driving the execution of complex category strategies across multiple sites to continuously improve assigned categories of spend. This role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team comprising sourcing, operations, technical, finance, and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, support spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manage preferred supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

+ Manage global category initiatives to deliver key performance indicators such as savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, and risk management.

+ Lead the execution of 3 to 5-year global sourcing strategies focused on contracting with preferred suppliers that meet key business needs and category management goals.

+ Participate in the development of long-term global sourcing strategies to identify and contract preferred suppliers.

+ Monitor market intelligence and key trends, assess their impact, and refine category plans to support business requirements.

+ Engage and support division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues to qualify preferred suppliers and migrate spend from non-preferred suppliers.

+ Analyze category supplier performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and establish continuous improvement goals.

+ Participate actively in supplier business reviews to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goals.

+ Manage strategic contracts across suppliers, products, and services within the category.

+ Facilitate the free flow of spend intelligence and analysis to internal business leaders to enhance decision making.

+ Drive negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to ensure all category sourcing activities are aligned with common goals and priorities.

+ Establish category plans and priorities globally and ensure alignment with divisional business priorities.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 5-7 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies with strong category/business engagement experience.

+ Strong business acumen to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business value.

+ Experience working in highly regulated industries.

+ Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of significant year-over-year results.

+ Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in sourcing activities.

+ Ability to influence without authority to motivate and manage a cross-functional team in multiple geographies.

+ CPSM or equivalent is preferred.

+ Hands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred.

+ Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred.

+ Ability to travel 25 to 50% within the US.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with injection molding is preferred.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business or a technical field, or equivalent combination of experience and education (minimum Associate’s degree plus two extra years of experience).

+ Master’s degree is preferred.

Work Environment

The role can be based in Morrisville, NC or Pittsburgh, PA. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with no overtime. The position requires on-site presence for four days a week, with one remote working day. The dress code is business casual, and the office environment is professional and conducive to collaborative work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.