We are currently seeking an Associate Procurement Director for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Rahway, NJ (hybrid). Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
Pay: $75 - 93.01/hr (W2)
22-month assignment
Hybrid position in Rahway, NJ
You will partner with North America business leaders to align procurement strategies with business growth, transformation, and operational objectives
Lead strategic sourcing, optimization, and procurement transformation initiatives across indirect spend categories
Manage sourcing projects end-to-end, from strategy development and RFx execution through implementation and benefit realization
Drive measurable value through cost optimization, supplier consolidation, process improvements, and productivity gains
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on innovation, service excellence, and business continuity
Lead commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance governance
Partner with Global Category Management and cross-functional teams on regional procurement initiatives across North America
Utilize data and analytics to support procurement decisions, stakeholder reporting, and performance tracking
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management
Indirect procurement experience required
Demonstrated success leading regional and cross-functional sourcing initiatives
Experience across multiple indirect procurement categories
Strong supplier management, commercial negotiation, and contract management experience
Demonstrated success delivering measurable results such as cost savings, supplier consolidation, process efficiencies, or productivity improvements
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, including Excel and reporting/dashboard capabilities
Experience working within a large corporate or global matrixed organization
If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached. Please forward this posting to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate hired.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Rahway, NJ
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$75–$93.01 Per Hour
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Website
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/
About Company
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Business Growthunmatched
Business Transformationunmatched
Candidate Sourcingunmatched
Category Managementunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Matrix Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Strategyunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Supplier Optimizationunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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