Senior Manager of Procurement

Kforce has a client in need of a Senior Manager of Procurement in Wilmington, MA. Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary interface between Finance, Treasury/Tax, Procurement, and Supply Chain to align priorities and drive collaboration
• Establish and implement standardized procurement processes, controls, and governance across the organization
• Lead end-to-end procurement operations for indirect categories
• Manage and oversee contract lifecycle activities, including negotiation, execution, compliance, and renewals
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure procurement activities align with financial and operational objectives
• Partner with Accounts Payable (AP) and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless procure-to-pay operations and accurate financial processing
• Build and centralize contract management practices to improve visibility, compliance, and efficiency
• Ensure adherence to applicable policies, government regulations, and internal controls
• Develop and enforce procurement governance frameworks, including role clarity and approval structures
• Evaluate and optimize procurement workflows across systems, including Oracle and related platforms
• Analyze how procurement activities interact with financial systems and operational processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the implementation of advanced procurement technologies and tools
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related functions, with a strong focus on indirect procurement
• Proven experience building or standing up procurement processes or functions
• Strong contract management and negotiation experience
• Deep understanding of procure-to-pay processes and cross-functional dependencies
• Experience working with ERP systems, including Oracle, and interfacing with Accounts Payable
• Ability to operate effectively across Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess end-to-end process impacts
• Experience managing or coordinating indirect spend categories and services procurement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions
• Experience with procurement technologies, automation, and AI-enabled tools is a plus