Procurement Manager

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Procurement Manager for a confidential client organization located in Chicago, Illinois . This position is a contract fully onsite in Chicago, IL .

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Procurement Manager will support the development and execution of a centralized procurement function and assist in deploying the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle within Workday. This role is responsible for supporting standardized procurement processes including requisitions, approvals, vendor selection, contract workflows, and exception handling.

The position plays a key role in ensuring procurement alignment across Finance, Legal, Operations, Programs, and Grants. The Procurement Manager will also support internal controls, documentation, and compliance requirements to ensure audit-ready and grant-compliant processes.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong execution, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to support fast-moving procurement initiatives in a deadline-driven environment.

PERKS: Competitive contract compensation of $36–$38/hour Full onsite role in downtown Chicago with strong team collaboration Opportunity to support a Workday-enabled procurement transformation Exposure to enterprise procurement strategy and process design work High-visibility role working directly with Finance, Legal, and Operations leaders

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design and execution of a centralized Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process within Workday Assist in developing and maintaining procurement workflows including requisitions, approvals, vendor selection, and contracting processes Support procurement policy documentation, internal controls framework, and training materials Conduct process mapping and assist with risk-based internal control gap analysis for compliance readiness Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Operations, Programs, and Grants to ensure alignment Provide support for procurement operations including vendor issues, sourcing requests, and urgent escalations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related operational function Familiarity with ERP systems such as Workday or similar Procure-to-Pay platforms Understanding of procurement workflows, vendor management, and contract processes Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail with ability to support documentation and compliance needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$36–$38/hour on a contract basis, with potential exposure to enterprise procurement systems and high-impact organizational initiatives. ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM: Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities.

Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America.

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