Shared Services & Purchasing Manager

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TRC Talent Solutions partners with organizations to identify experienced operations and procurement leaders who can drive efficiency, compliance, and service excellence across enterprise shared services functions. This role supports a client focused on strengthening vendor management, procurement operations, and internal service delivery through experienced leadership and process optimization.

Summary

This role is responsible for leading shared services and procurement operations, including vendor management, purchasing activities, expense oversight, logistics, and office services. The Shared Services and Purchasing Manager ensures all processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives while driving continuous improvement across service delivery functions. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong operational, financial, and people management expertise in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Lead daily shared services operations in a fast-paced environment
Manage procurement activities including purchase orders, vendor coordination, and invoice matching
Oversee vendor relationships and ensure consistent service delivery performance
Manage service categories including travel, expenses, logistics, and office services
Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost control initiatives
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements
Mitigate vendor and operational risks through proactive oversight
Develop and manage team members, including coaching and performance management
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procurement standards
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple business functions
Prioritize and manage multiple competing operational demands
Utilize Microsoft Office tools for reporting, tracking, and analysis

Requirements

10–15 years of relevant professional experience in shared services, procurement, or operations
10+ years of industry-related experience
8–10 years of supervisory or managerial experience
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (or equivalent experience)
Relevant financial, procurement, or compliance certifications preferred
Strong leadership and team development experience
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships
Strong communication skills across all levels of an organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.

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