[Hiring] Vendor Engagements & Purchasing Project Manager @Linda Werner & Associates

Role Description

Seeking an experienced Vendor Engagements & Purchasing Project Manager to support procurement operations, vendor engagement, and purchasing process improvements for a dynamic technology organization. This position works closely with User Experience (UX) Research teams, Engineering, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to streamline purchasing workflows, manage procurement initiatives, and drive operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, resourceful, and proactive project manager with experience in procurement operations, contract management, purchase order processes, and AI-powered workflow improvements. Success in this role requires strong independent problem solving, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement operations, including contract management and purchase order workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve productivity, automate workflows, and support operational processes while maintaining output accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, or Microsoft Excel for data analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience gathering business requirements, identifying operational challenges, and developing practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and ability to independently drive projects to completion.
• Ability to investigate complex issues, recommend solutions, and appropriately escalate challenges.
• Availability to work Pacific Time business hours to collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence tools.
• Experience supporting procurement operations within a large technology organization.
• Experience working in evolving environments with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Background supporting UX Research teams, vendor procurement, operational risk, or compliance.
• Experience developing AI-driven workflows, automations, reusable reporting tools, or operational resources.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization or business reporting platforms such as Tableau or Salesforce.
• Experience troubleshooting procurement systems and collaborating with Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Company Description

Location: Remote - United States (must work PST)

Role type: Contract 6 Month Position

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Application Question(s): Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?

Language: English (Required)