At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
The Procurement Team Manager leads a team of buyers and oversees procurement operations to ensure the effective, compliant, and efficient execution of procure-to-pay activities for goods and services across ACS. This role provides leadership in staffing, training, coaching, and developing the procurement team; assigning and balancing work; monitoring performance; and driving accountability for service, quality and results.
The Manager partners cross-functionally to optimize procurement processes, improve transactional and operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support the adoption of policies, systems, and ways of working.
In addition, this role plays a key part in translating organization priorities into procurement practices by implementing organizational strategy across procurement activities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and execution that support enterprise goals. Must have experience coaching and developing a team of buyers AND knowledge of procurement operation process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyersto ensure high-quality execution of procurement activities, balanced workloads, and strong service delivery across the organization. (20%)
Oversee procurement operations and tactical execution of source-to-pay activitieswhile implementing organizationalstrategyacross procurement processes, priorities, and ways of working. (20%)
Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders and Supply Chain teamstomaintainstrong relationships, align expectations, and provide clear communication on procurement requests, order status, and project support. (10%)
Drive continuous improvementacrossprocurement operations, contract management, and supplier practices to enhance efficiency, service quality, and overall value. (10%)
Ensure compliance and risk management across procurement activitiesby reinforcing policies, controls, and standard practices that support soundpurchasingdecisions. (10%)
Provide performance reporting and operational insights to leadershipon procurement results, strategic initiative progress, process improvement opportunities, and policy alignment. (10%)
Influence stakeholders and suppliers to adopt new tools, processes, and standard practicesthat strengthen procurement effectiveness and consistency. (10%)
Build a high-performance, accountable team culturefocused on achieving key operational metrics, including cycle time, service levels, efficiency, and cost savings. (10%)
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain operations, procurement, or a related field preferred
7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or procurement operations
3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing staff in an operational or procurement-focused environmentisrequired
Demonstrated success working in a highly customer- and stakeholder-focused environment with strong service expectations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members with varying levels of experience andexpertise
Strong knowledge of sourcing, procurement operations, catalog management, contract negotiation, and source-to-pay processes
Strong ability to organize resources, set priorities, and implement organizationalstrategythrough procurement activities
Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills in operational, administrative, and procedural decision-making
Experience managing procurement activities with national, regional, and local suppliers
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to manage day-to-day interaction and coordination across a broad range of internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, accountability, and teamwork
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Experience using source-to-pay systems, with Coupa preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No, or very limited physical effort is required.
The starting rate is $82,000 to $100,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending cancer as we know it for everyone. The organization operates through a network of 1.3 million volunteers and employees working across diverse mission areas including patient support, research, and community education. They focus on raising standards in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship across multiple communities. The American Cancer Society manages complex operational and financial portfolios to support their lifesaving mission through various pillars of work.
