Procurement Manager

About HireRightHireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. We offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.OverviewThe Procurement Manager serves as a strategic leader responsible for optimizing vendor partnerships, driving cost efficiencies, and strengthening governance across the enterprise. This role oversees end-to-end sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and vendor performance management through a centralized purchasing process designed to maximize value, quality, and compliance.Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple spend categories to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that deliver the best overall value. Partner with business stakeholders to define procurement requirements, build sourcing strategies, and align vendor capabilities with organizational goals. Drive and manage RFIs/RFPs, from scope definition through bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract award. Financial & Analytical Leadership Conduct total cost of ownership and financial analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities and supplier performance improvement areas. Develop and negotiate complex contracts, including pricing, terms, and SLAs, ensuring risk mitigation and favorable commercial outcomes. Serve as the organization’s lead negotiator for strategic supplier agreements, demonstrating a deep understanding of leverage, market dynamics, and cost modeling. Vendor & Contract Management Oversee vendor compliance, monitoring SLAs, KPIs, and adherence to contractual obligations and company policy. Maintain a centralized contract management inventory, ensuring visibility, version control, and renewal tracking. Collaborate with Risk, Legal, and Finance functions to ensure supplier governance and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. Relationship Management & Collaboration Act as the primary relationship manager for key suppliers, building strong, trust-based partnerships while holding vendors accountable for performance. Provide market intelligence and procurement insights to leadership to support strategic decision-making and category planning. Support, but not primarily focus on, procurement efforts for IT hardware, software, and services as part of a broader procurement strategy. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.Experience 7+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience with demonstrated success in complex, high-value negotiations. Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies across multiple spend categories; professional services experience strongly preferred. Strong background in contract and vendor management, financial analysis, and supplier governance. Experience supporting IT procurement is helpful but not essential. Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization. Capabilities Expert Negotiator: Proven ability to lead high-value and complex negotiations that drive measurable financial benefit. Strategic Thinker: Strong ability to align sourcing initiatives with organizational strategy and financial objectives. Analytical: Skilled in cost modeling, benchmarking, and spend analysis. Relationship Builder: Builds and sustains credibility with stakeholders and suppliers at all levels. Detail-Oriented & Process-Driven: Ensures all procurement activities are executed with precision, transparency, and compliance. Independent & Results-Focused: Operates with ownership, urgency, and accountability for outcomes. Reporting Structure Reports to: Director, Global Procurement Requirements: Commercially astute. Excellent communicator who is used to dealing with employees at different levels within an international organization. Strong sense of accountability and quality. Willing to be hands-on. Manage and lead people using our CORE4 values. What Do We Offer HireRight offers its employees a permanent contract and a comprehensive package of benefits. From day one you will receive a training plan to get you on board quickly. Additionally, we offer: Private Medical Care Edenred card Lunch Vouchers Paid Lunch Break (30 Minutes) Social Fund (Holiday Allowance, Glasses Voucher) Bonus Plans Group Life Insurance Career Path & Opportunities to Grow Professional Training Please submit resume/CV in English. All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.