Finance and Procurement Category Manager
BPCS, Comprehensive marketing solutions, ltd.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for hardware, software, lab equipment, and services
- Review, submit, approve, and provide feedback on purchase orders (POs) and Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Ensure all procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policies and applicable regulations
- Execute and unblock PO workflows across multiple countries, including escalation management and issue resolution
- Review requisitions, solicit and evaluate bid proposals, and support supplier selection decisions based on cost, quality, availability, service, and performance
- Evaluate supplier and contract performance, including monitoring SLAs and recommending corrective actions or contract changes
- Lead and support supplier negotiations, including pricing, discounts, renewals, and contract terms
- Partner with engineering, finance, and business stakeholders to align procurement execution with budget and operational needs
- Provide guidance to staff on procurement processes, negotiation strategies, and contract administration
- Resolve issues related to undelivered, defective, or unacceptable goods and services
- Support fiscal year and end-of-year planning activities for hardware and services spend
- Analyze procurement, financial, and contract data; prepare reports and insights using tools such as Excel and Power BI
- Communicate procurement status, process changes, and execution guidance to stakeholders and leadership
- Establish or improve procurement processes to support business continuity and operational efficiency
- Provide white-glove procurement support for high-priority or time-sensitive initiatives
- Coordinate vendor compliance with internal requirements and minimize disruption from new corporate tools or processes
- Support onsite meetings and training sessions as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
- 8–10 years of finance, procurement, or sourcing experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience using enterprise procurement tools and processes
- Minimum 3 years of experience reviewing, drafting, or managing contracts and SOWs
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling
- Strong understanding of procurement policies, purchasing regulations, and contract compliance
- Proven ability to manage complex procurement execution across multiple regions or countries
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail
- Proficiency with business productivity and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Word)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k program
- Competitive PTO offerings
- Parental Leave
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurement managementdata analysisfinancial modelingcontract managementsupplier evaluationnegotiation strategiespurchase order managementSOW managementcompliance monitoringvendor management
Soft skills
problem-solvingstakeholder managementcommunicationattention to detailleadershiporganizational skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingissue resolutionprocess improvement