Procurement Jobs 

Procurement is all about buying things for companies. It’s like shopping for your family but on a much bigger scale. Instead of buying groceries or clothes, people in procurement jobs purchase office supplies, machines, or raw materials that companies need to make their products. 

Imagine you’re in charge of getting all the supplies for a huge birthday party. You’d need to find the best prices for decorations, food, and party favors. That’s kind of what procurement people do but for businesses daily! 

5 Best Procurement Jobs 

#1. Procurement Coordinator 

Company: 

Uniqlo. 

Pay: 

$77,000 – $100,000 a year 

Job type: 

Full-time. 

Location: 

New York, NY. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required 
• Required store experience more than 1 year 
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Suites 
• Ability to work collaboratively and openly with cross-functional business partners 
• Highly organized and able to work well in an in a high-energy, fast-paced environment 
• marked by change and rigorous time lines 
• Great time management skills and strong communication; ability to directly 
• communicate with any and all levels including top management 
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills 
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality 
• Strong ability to self-start and look to improve things on his/her own without necessarily 
• getting direct instruction from supervisor 
• Strong alterations knowledge highly desired 

#2. Manager, Procurement – Marketing 

Company: 

Saks. 

Pay: 

$96,000 – $125,000 a year. 

Job type: 

Full-time. 

Location: 

New York, NY 10281. 

Job Description: 

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for new and existing supplier purchases, including conducting project/request intake, contract/proposal review, supplier discussions or negotiations, partnering with legal, soliciting final finance approval, and administering contracts for signature and managing the contract in the contract repository from a contract lifecycle management standpoint. 

• Oversee the procurement process for the Marketing and Creative spending categories. 

• Review and analyze spend and supplier proposals to identify opportunities to improve price and business terms, and work with stakeholders and suppliers to negotiate improvements, making fact-based negotiations and recommendations. 

• Serve as the principal liaison representing Saks Global with suppliers on commercial and business relationship content, including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, service, contracts, and risks. 

• Establish strong vendor relationships, effectively manage category supply base, perform advanced and intricate negotiations, and oversee the selection of key vendors 

• Coordinate across internal Saks Global stakeholders to ensure clear communication of business goals, understand business requirements, and adherence with legal, finance, information security, and other organizational controls. 

• Ensure expedient and compliant implementation of new contracts throughout the organization 

• Partner with Finance and stakeholders throughout the year and as part of the annual budgeting process 

• Establish strong cross functional partnerships with the Finance team to ensure budget adherence and cost containment, as well as partner with Finance as part of the ongoing forecasting or annual budgeting process. 

• Support the creation of new processes, procedures and documentation as part of a new procurement function for the company. 

#3. SAINT LAURENT Buyer, Women’s Leather Goods 

Company: 

Groupe Kering. 

Pay: 

$125,000 – $145,000 a year. 

Job type: 

Full-time. 

Location: 

New York, NY. 

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Inspire passion for our Leather Goods internally and externally 

• Liaison between our region and global partners in Paris 

• Develop and execute seasonal buys for Leather Goods 

• Present seasonal buys/ strategies to Paris and Senior Leaders 

• Oversee the product life cycle 

• Analyze sales and define action plans in order to grow the category further 

• Ensure stock optimization 

• Manage core replenishment stock and sales 

• Closely monitor business by store, and SKU and implement initiatives to maximize local business opportunities 

• Compose weekly, seasonal, and ad hoc business recaps 

• Partner with the global team on product feedback, strategic pricing, and general market needs 

• Host in-store training 

• Demonstrate keen understanding of product, design, and industry trends to drive business decisions. 

• Strong partnerships with Store leaders 

• Work closely with other internal departments including Marketing, E-comm, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Supply Chain, and Client Services 

#4. Director, Procurement 

Company: 

Warner Music Group 

Pay: 

$175,000 – $190,000 a year 

Job type: 

Full-time. 

Responsibilities 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field; preferred solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems 

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, supply chain management, or a related field required; MBA preferred 

• 7+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience, including at minimum five years in an indirect procurement function at an international organization 

• 7+ years of experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (strategic sourcing management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.) 

• 5+ years of experience in developing category plans and sourcing one or more of the following commodities: Temp Labor, Security, Robotics, Material Handling or other Engineered Equipment, IT, Packaging, Outsourced Services, Construction, or Real Estate 

• Proficient computer skills, including Google Workspace, DocuSign 

• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions 

• Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently 

• Accurate and precise attention to detail 

• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels 

• Goal-oriented, organized team player 

#5. Manager, Procurement – Marketing 

Company: 

Saks. 

Pay: 

$96,000 – $125,000 a year. 

Job type: 

Full-time. 

Location: 

New York, NY 10281. 

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management or related field
7-10+ years of related experience in Procurement and the relevant spend categories with a record of increasing responsibility and a proven track record
Prior experience in procurement and negotiations for such categories in a Fortune 500 or management consulting environment
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including senior levels, with strong relationship management experience
Ability to work on multiple initiatives at a time, with the ability to prioritize and manage time to ensure initiatives are completed promptly in a remote working environment
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct / present cost and proposal analysis to achieve desired negotiation outcomes
Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers, building strong relationships while also being assertive
Prior experience with procurement workflow and contract management tools is a plus.
Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset to evolve processes and procedures and innovate. 

However, it can also be challenging. Sometimes, you must make tough decisions or deal with problems like late deliveries. But for many people, overcoming these challenges and helping their company succeed makes the job rewarding.