Hospital Name: National Veterinary Associates
Job Type: Support Center
Employment Type: Temporary
Description & Requirements
Position: Procurement Project Manager
Location: Remote
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Head of Procurement
FLSA Status: Contractor
Location: Remote
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Head of Procurement
FLSA Status: Contractor
The Procurement Project Manager will play a key role in the execution of procurement initiatives across all spend categories to support NVA’s growing network of General Practice, Specialty and Emergency, Pet Resort, and Equine businesses. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this role will manage the activities related to successful completion of initiatives within the team. This includes collaborating cross-functionally to drive value, efficiency, and impact across a decentralized, multi-site veterinary organization.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on manager leader with deep knowledge in project management, team collaboration, communication, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
Team Management & Leadership
• Lead the completion of initiatives across various functions and departments
• Set clear project objectives and expectations and support team members in meeting project commitments and deliverables
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the procurement team.
• Manage resource allocation and project prioritization to ensure team effectiveness and responsiveness to business needs.
• Partner with the Procurement Leadership team to define requirements and build a process flow to achieve optimal, consistent outcomes
• Use the PACE or RACI methodology to establish members and responsibilities.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Medical, Technology, Finance, and Real Estate to align initiatives with business needs.
• Support supplier governance forums to monitor performance, escalate issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), cost savings, and value delivery for assigned Initiatives
• Maintain sourcing documentation, including project plans, contracts, scorecards, and savings trackers.
• Support implementation of sourcing policies, tools, and best practices to ensure consistency, compliance, and scalability.
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Key Objectives:
• Deliver cost savings, improved supplier value, and operational efficiencies across various initiatives.
• Support sourcing professionals in providing and communicating impact across the enterprise.
• Support the broader procurement transformation and standardization initiatives within the Procurement Center of Excellence (COE).
• Build credibility with internal stakeholders and become a go-to resource for sourcing support and and procurement insights.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, and stakeholder engagement models.
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Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Supply Chain, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or PMP) preferred but not required.
Experience:
• 5-7 years of experience in strategic project management role supporting procurement, supply chain management, Finance, or accounting.
• Experience using PACE and/or RACI.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management in complex, matrixed environments.
Compensation: $50-55 per hour