Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager (People Leadership)
Raleigh-Durham, NC | Hybrid Opportunities Available Contract to hire
Pay: $50/hr - $75/Hr
Are you a strategic procurement professional who enjoys leading teams, driving supplier performance, and influencing business decisions?
LHH Recruitment Solutions is proactively building a network of Procurement Managers for current and upcoming opportunities with leading manufacturers, life sciences organizations, distribution companies, and technology-driven businesses throughout North Carolina.
We are seeking experienced procurement leaders who can balance strategic sourcing initiatives with day-to-day team leadership while delivering measurable cost savings, supplier innovation, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement, sourcing, and purchasing teams
• Establish sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, terms, and service levels
• Manage supplier relationships and drive supplier performance improvements
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance leaders
• Identify cost reduction, productivity, and risk mitigation opportunities
• Oversee procurement KPIs, spend analytics, and reporting
• Develop and execute category management strategies
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements
• Support inventory optimization and supply continuity initiatives
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects and supplier transitions
• Participate in budget planning and long-term supply chain strategy

Preferred Background

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of procurement and sourcing experience
• Prior experience managing direct reports
• Experience within Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Products, Industrial, Distribution, or Technology environments
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or APICS certification
• Category management experience
• Strategic sourcing leadership experience
• Multi-site procurement responsibility
• Global sourcing experience

Compensation
Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunities. Compensation will vary based on experience, industry background, leadership scope, and location.
Why Connect With LHH?
LHH partners with organizations across North Carolina to recruit Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Engineering leaders. By joining our talent network, you'll gain visibility to confidential and upcoming leadership opportunities before they reach the open market.
Common Titles We Recruit For

• Procurement Manager
• Strategic Sourcing Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Category Manager
• Senior Procurement Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Sourcing Manager
• Procurement & Contracts Manager
• Procurement Director
• Supply Chain & Procurement Leader

Pay Details: $50.00 to $75.00 per hour
Search managed by: Nick Demuro
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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