Strategic Procurement Manager
Job in
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06112, USA
Listed on 2026-08-28
Listing for:
Confidential
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Business Intelligence, Change Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Procurement Center of Excellence Manager
Ideal Candidate
Looking for a strategic and analytical Procurement leader who has experience in building a Procurement function or Center of Excellence from the ground up, working in a large multi-unit organization, influencing senior stakeholders, and turning complex procurement data into clear financial and business insights.
PMP, C.P.M., or CPSM is a plus.
Key Responsibilities- Lead procurement technology, system implementation, integrations, adoption, and continuous improvement.
- Build and manage spend analytics, dashboards, and enterprise spend data.
- Own savings tracking, validation, forecasting, and Finance reconciliation.
- Develop executive-level reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Establish procurement governance, SOPs, workflows, policies, and sourcing playbooks.
- Manage multiple strategic projects and work streams.
- Identify opportunities to use AI and automation in Procurement.
- Present insights and recommendations to VP, CFO, CEO, and other senior leaders.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, Technology, or related fields.
- Hands-on experience with spend analytics and savings management.
- Experience with Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP Ariba, SpendHQ, Ivalua, or similar procurement platforms.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.
- Experience implementing procurement technology or system integrations.
- Strong project/program management and executive communication skills.
- Practical experience using AI in Procurement or business processes.
- Experience working with Finance/FP&A to validate savings and financial impact.
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