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Positions currently available - updated May 26, 2025

Job Title

Procurement Community / Private Buying Consortium Manager

Role Overview

As the Procurement Community Manager, you will drive the strategic development, coordination, and execution of a private buying consortium that aggregates purchasing power across a diverse portfolio of mid-market companies. You will act as the key liaison between consortium members and suppliers, ensuring optimal contract terms, cost savings, and supplier performance. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, negotiation expertise, and stakeholder management to create a high-performing, value-driven procurement ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier-Facing Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to negotiate competitive supplier contracts for consortium members.
  • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify new supplier opportunities and drive continuous improvement in pricing, quality, and service levels.
  • Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments, ensuring favorable terms for consortium members.
  • Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective action plans as needed.

Customer-Facing Responsibilities:
  • Engage with mid-market consortium members to understand their procurement needs, business objectives, and category requirements.
  • Develop and implement membership engagement strategies to maximize participation and savings.
  • Provide guidance on contract utilization, compliance, and best practices for members.
  • Communicate regularly with consortium members to provide updates on sourcing initiatives, contract changes, and market trends.

Consortium Management Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the governance and operational framework of the consortium, ensuring transparency and alignment with best practices.
  • Establish and maintain compliance guidelines to ensure ethical and efficient procurement practices.
  • Drive reporting and analytics efforts to measure consortium performance, member savings, and supplier impact.
  • Lead efforts to expand and onboard new members, increasing purchasing power and leveraging economies of scale.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance procurement technology, data reporting, and automation initiatives.

​Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement consortiums, cooperatives, GPOs, or similar group purchasing structures.
  • Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.
  • Strong understanding of procurement operations, category management, and strategic sourcing.
  • Experience managing customer relationships and driving engagement in a membership-based procurement model.
  • Ability to analyze market trends and procurement data to drive informed decision-making.
  • Proficiency in procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or other sourcing platforms.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline
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