Our client, a leader in the procurement industry, is seeking a Procurement Assistant Manager to join their team. As a Procurement Assistant Manager, you will be part of the Procurement department supporting various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and effective communication skills which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Procurement Assistant Manager **Location:** Hoboken, NJ **Pay Range: $40 to $50 p/h w-2** **Duration 10 month contract** **What's the Job?** + Manage procurement category management of the Oleochemical / Fatty Acid portfolio for the Americas business, including RFQ, sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management. + Oversee procurement operations, ensuring accuracy of contracts and tracking volume/price cover to meet factory demands. + Handle innovation and price benchmarking requests as necessary. + Conduct price forecasting to support strategic decision-making. + Perform other tasks assigned for the procurement portfolio managed. **What's Needed?** + Experience in procurement or supply chain management. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent negotiation and communication skills. + Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. + Proficiency in procurement software and tools. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. + Gain valuable experience in procurement category management. + Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals. + Enhance your skills in negotiation and supplier management. + Contribute to impactful projects within the organization. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.