[Remote] Procurement Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to lead strategic procurement projects and operational initiatives across Employee Benefits and Talent Acquisition services. The role manages sourcing, supplier selection, contract activities, cross-functional workstreams, governance, data analysis, and executive communications while supporting global stakeholders and business transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support RFI, RFP, and supplier selection activities, including requirements gathering, evaluation criteria development, supplier assessments, stakeholder alignment, and recommendation preparation
• Coordinate complex, cross-functional projects involving Procurement, HR, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, and external suppliers
• Collect, consolidate, validate, and analyse data from multiple countries, suppliers, and stakeholders to support sourcing decisions, business cases, and executive recommendations
• Develop executive-level presentations, governance materials, status updates, and decision documents for senior leadership review
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, Statements of Work (SOWs), supplier transitions, and contract separation activities
• Drive project governance activities including milestone tracking, risk management, issue resolution, dependency management, decision logging, and stakeholder communications
• Support Employee Benefits and Talent Acquisition sourcing initiatives Outside of the US (OUS), including Benefits Broker, Benefits Consulting, RPO and other HR service categories where required
• Partner with stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational efficiencies across Procurement-led initiatives
• Support divestitures, business separations, supplier transitions, and carve-out activities associated with Employee Benefits and Talent Acquisition programs
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams while ensuring delivery against timelines, business objectives, and stakeholder expectations
• Manage day-to-day operational, functional, and project management activities related to the procurement of Benefits and Talent Acquisition
• Provide ongoing Client Synthes separation activity support and coordinate related procurement and operational activities
• Manage additional Benefits and Talent Acquisition engagements outside the U.S. (OUS), including administration and renewal of individual SOWs tied to separation initiatives
• Support employee benefits business requests by driving procurement efficiencies
• Provide ad hoc procurement and project management support for initiatives such as: + Category strategy development + Monitor savings delivery targets + Remediation of payment term issues + Process improvement initiatives + Track and report procurement project milestones, business outcomes, risks, savings opportunities, and operational performance metrics to leadership

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience required
• Typically requires 8-10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Supplier Management, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and business functions
• Experience supporting or leading RFI, RFP, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and sourcing initiatives
• Strong understanding of procurement operations, contract administration, supplier governance, and sourcing methodologies
• Experience supporting contract negotiations, renewals, supplier transitions, contract separations, MSAs, and Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Proven ability to collect, analyse, validate, and communicate complex data sets and business insights to stakeholders and leadership teams
• Experience preparing executive presentations, business cases, governance updates, and recommendation materials for senior leaders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced, global, and highly matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects through ambiguity, manage competing stakeholder priorities, and influence decision-making without direct authority
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting Employee Benefits programs, Benefits Brokerage, Benefits Consulting, Pension, Health & Welfare, Talent Acquisition, RPO or related HR service categories preferred
• Experience working with global teams across EMEA and other international markets preferred
• Experience supporting divestitures, carve-outs, business separations, supplier transitions, or transformation initiatives is highly desirable

Benefits

• ACA compliant medical coverage to all employees
• Dental insurance to all employees
• Vision insurance to all employees
• Sick time benefits as required per State regulations

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