Manager, Procurement

American Cancer Society

. Oversee procurement operations and tactical execution of source-to-pay activities while implementing organizational strategy across procurement processes, priorities, and ways of working.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $82,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee procurement operations and tactical execution of source-to-pay activities while implementing organizational strategy across procurement processes, priorities, and ways of working.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers to ensure high-quality execution of procurement activities, balanced workloads, and strong service delivery across the organization.
Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders and Supply Chain teams to maintain strong relationships, align expectations, and provide clear communication on procurement requests, order status, and project support.
Drive continuous improvement across procurement operations, contract management, and supplier practices to enhance efficiency, service quality, and overall value.
Ensure compliance and risk management across procurement activities by reinforcing policies, controls, and standard practices that support sound purchasing decisions.
Provide performance reporting and operational insights to leadership on procurement results, strategic initiative progress, process improvement opportunities, and policy alignment.
Influence stakeholders and suppliers to adopt new tools, processes, and standard practices that strengthen procurement effectiveness and consistency.
Build a high-performance, accountable team culture focused on achieving key operational metrics, including cycle time, service levels, efficiency, and cost savings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain operations, procurement, or a related field preferred
7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or procurement operations
3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing staff in an operational or procurement-focused environment
Strong knowledge of sourcing, procurement operations, catalog management, contract negotiation, and source-to-pay processes
Experience managing procurement activities with national, regional, and local suppliers
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Experience using source-to-pay systems, with Coupa preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingprocurement operationscatalog managementcontract negotiationsource-to-pay processesperformance reportingrisk managementcontinuous improvementsupplier practicesoperational insights

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentcommunicationstakeholder managementinfluencerelationship buildingservice deliveryaccountabilityculture building