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Procurement Manager - Generalist

IMC
Chicago, USAfull_timePosted 2 Jun 2026

About the role

<p>The Procurement Manager is responsible for supporting day-to-day purchasing operations, executing purchase orders, and maintaining data accuracy across procurement systems. Operating on the US Team, this role partners with stakeholders across the business to process purchasing requests efficiently, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and support a range of category and sourcing activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to develop their procurement skills across a broad range of spend categories, with a clear path to grow into a senior specialist or category-focused role over time.</p> <p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support a variety of internal stakeholder across construction, events, recruiting, travel and consulting.</li> <li>Execute purchase orders accurately and in compliance with company procurement policies, approved contracts, and budget authorizations.</li> <li>Partner with internal stakeholders to confirm specifications, timelines, and approvals prior to order placement.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM and ERP systems, ensuring transparency and audit readiness.</li> <li>Support supplier onboarding, data maintenance, and compliance documentation.</li> <li>Monitor order status, delivery timelines, and supplier performance; escalate issues as needed.</li> <li>Assist category managers and senior specialists with sourcing research, RFx support, and vendor data collection.</li> <li>Track and report on spend activity, open POs, and purchasing metrics to support category strategy and budget visibility.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows, reduce manual effort, and increase process consistency.</li> <li>Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, contract questions, and vendor issues.</li> <li>Build foundational knowledge across spend categories with a view toward specialization over time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain operations, or a related field.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Experience with procurement software and/or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle, Workday).</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.</li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional stakeholder support.</li> <li>Working knowledge of procurement policies, PO proce

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