Sr. Procurement​/Project Manager

Title:

Sr. Procurement/Project Manager- 455-1

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

Duration: 9-12 months contract

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Senior Procurement Project Manager to lead procurement operations across a diverse range of business functions including, but not limited to, cross‑functional projects, procurement performance reviews, supplier events, vendor management, and asset monetization. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem‑solver with a strong understanding of procurement best practices, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.

You will serve as a key partner to internal teams, ensuring procurement activities are aligned with business goals, compliant with company standards, and optimized for value creation.

• Lead cross‑functional projects related to procurement transformation and supplier management.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans and timelines for procurement initiatives, including supplier events.
• Identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency, cost savings, and risk mitigation in procurement functions.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate forecasting and spend tracking.

• Create, update, and enforce procurement policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with internal audit standards.
• Streamline processes and improve cross‑functional collaboration.
• Train internal stakeholders on procurement best practices and compliance requirements.

• Prepare executive‑level presentations on procurement performance, savings, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and visual reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing materials for quarterly operations review.

• Collaborate with Events and Marketing teams to source venues, services, and materials.
• Partner with communications team on all external communications.
• Manage procurement timelines.
• Support post‑event reconciliation and vendor feedback collection.

• Manage end‑to‑end vendor onboarding, including due diligence and compliance checks.
• Work cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders on pending requests and ensure timely issue escalation and resolution.
• Track and report on KPIs—including cycle times and supplier performance.

• Identify underutilized or surplus assets for resale, donation, or recycling.
• Partner with IT and Facilities to manage asset disposition processes.
• Track revenue generated from asset sales and report on ROI.
• Ensure compliance with data security and environmental regulations during disposal.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or certification (e.g., CPSM, PMP) preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally in a cross‑functional or corporate environment.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Demonstrated success in a metrics‑oriented environment and an ability to create, track, analyze and report out on metrics.
• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and presentation skills; ability to evaluate and analyze data and to present to executive leadership with demonstrated skills of communications through documents (PowerPoint, etc).