Shared Services & Purchasing Manager

TRC Talent Solutions partners with organizations to identify experienced operations and procurement leaders who can drive efficiency, compliance, and service excellence across enterprise shared services functions. This role supports a client focused on strengthening vendor management, procurement operations, and internal service delivery through experienced leadership and process optimization.

Summary

This role is responsible for leading shared services and procurement operations, including vendor management, purchasing activities, expense oversight, logistics, and office services. The Shared Services and Purchasing Manager ensures all processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives while driving continuous improvement across service delivery functions. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong operational, financial, and people management expertise in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shared services operations in a fast-paced environment

• Manage procurement activities including purchase orders, vendor coordination, and invoice matching

• Oversee vendor relationships and ensure consistent service delivery performance

• Manage service categories including travel, expenses, logistics, and office services

• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost control initiatives

• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements

• Mitigate vendor and operational risks through proactive oversight

• Develop and manage team members, including coaching and performance management

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procurement standards

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple business functions

• Prioritize and manage multiple competing operational demands

• Utilize Microsoft Office tools for reporting, tracking, and analysis

Requirements

• 10–15 years of relevant professional experience in shared services, procurement, or operations

• 10+ years of industry-related experience

• 8–10 years of supervisory or managerial experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Relevant financial, procurement, or compliance certifications preferred

• Strong leadership and team development experience

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships

• Strong communication skills across all levels of an organization

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)