Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Description

The Procurement Manager – Category is responsible for executing complex category strategies across multiple sites to enhance the assigned categories of spend. This role involves collaboration with a cross-functional team including sourcing, operations, technical, finance, and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, support spend migration to preferred suppliers, and manage relationships with these suppliers.

Responsibilities

Manage global category initiatives to achieve key performance indicators such as savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, and risk management.Lead the execution of 3 to 5-year global sourcing strategies, focusing on contracting with preferred suppliers that align with business needs and category management goals.Participate in the development of long-term global sourcing strategies to meet business and category goals.Monitor market intelligence and key trends, assess impacts, and refine category plans to support business requirements.Engage and support division/site procurement teams to qualify preferred suppliers and migrate spend from non-preferred suppliers.Analyze category supplier performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and establish continuous improvement goals.Participate in supplier business reviews to ensure compliance with performance standards and continuous improvement goals.Manage strategic contracts across suppliers, products, and services within the category.Facilitate the flow of spend intelligence and analysis to internal business leaders for informed decision-making.Drive negotiations for global agreements aligned with the category strategy.Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to ensure all category sourcing activities align with common goals and priorities.Establish category plans and priorities globally to align with divisional business priorities.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 5-7 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies.Strong category/business engagement experience.Business acumen to assess market/business requirements and negotiate meaningful agreements.Experience working in highly regulated industries.Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant results.Consultative and collaborative style in performing sourcing activities.Ability to influence without authority and manage a cross-functional team across geographies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

CPSM or equivalent is preferred.Hands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred.Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred.Ability to travel 25 to 50% within the US.Experience with injection molding is preferred.Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field or equivalent combination of experience and education required. Master’s Degree is preferred.

Work Environment

This position can be based in either Morrisville, NC or Pittsburgh, PA, working Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm without overtime. The work schedule includes four days on-site and one remote day per week in a business casual office environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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