**Job Title: Procurement Category Manager 5** **Location: Hybrid in Redmond, WA** **Duration: 6 Months (It may extend after the budget approval)** **Work Schedule: 40 hours/week (No Overtime)** **Pay Rate Range: $50 to $55/hour** **Job Summary:** The Procurement Category Manager 5 will support the Long Lead Equipment (LLE) Procurement Team for Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment. This role will involve end-to-end procurement support across multiple construction projects within the AMER region, focusing on planning, purchasing, tracking milestones, processing change orders, and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** **Procurement** + Manage sourcing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery with proper risk controls. + Solicit and evaluate supplier bids based on price, availability, service, and other key factors. + Lead creation and management of change orders using ERP and Power BI tools. + Serve as the commercial SME and define entitlements and justifications for all change orders. **Portfolio Management** + Coordinate procurement projects, monitor milestones, and ensure alignment with project-specific needs. + Guide stakeholders on resolving issues related to delivery and fulfillment. + Execute category strategies and sourcing pipelines. + Collaborate with engineering, cost management, and site execution teams to align project goals. **Required Skills & Qualifications:** + Strong verbal/written communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. + Excellent time management and organizational capabilities. + In-depth knowledge of procurement and construction project management. + Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio; experience with Ariba or other supplier management systems is a plus. + Analytical thinker with strong decision-making and process development abilities. + Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Competency in analyzing price proposals and technical documentation. **Education & Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or related field. + 7–10 years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably in construction or supply chain. + Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP and Ariba (preferred). **Too apply:** Please attach your updated resume 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.