Senior Procurement Operations & Sourcing

Kforce has a client in need of a Senior Procurement Operations & Sourcing in Tampa, FL. Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned categories, including competitive bidding, supplier analysis, and market research
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies that support business goals, cost savings, and long-term supplier relationships
• Identify and deliver cost reduction, value creation, and spend optimization opportunities
• Develop category strategies and initiatives that improve procurement performance and operational efficiency
• Evaluate market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging procurement practices to identify new opportunities
• Build productive relationships with vendors, business leaders, and key stakeholders
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Risk, Purchasing, and other teams throughout the sourcing and contracting lifecycle
• Support supplier negotiations, contract management, third-party oversight, and spend management activities
• Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen procurement and vendor management practices
• Manage sourcing projects within established timelines and budgets while monitoring risks and deliverables
• Provide stakeholders and leadership with clear updates on sourcing activities, potential risks, and expected outcomes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, supply chain, or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing competitive sourcing and supplier negotiation activities
• Experience conducting supplier, market, spend, and benchmarking analyses
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving multiple business stakeholders
• Strong understanding of category management, procurement, contracting, and third-party management processes
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage risks, priorities, budgets, and deadlines
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to identify savings opportunities and deliver measurable value through sourcing initiatives
• Ability to work independently, quickly learn new business areas, and drive initiatives through completion