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Fortrea · 1 day ago

Procurement Program Manager (Durham, NC)

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Fortrea is seeking a Procurement Program Manager to join their Global Procurement Services leadership team. This newly established role will focus on developing supplier-related policies, streamlining procurement processes, and driving sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives across the organization.

Clinical TrialsHealth Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Lindsay Lonneberg

Responsibilities

Own and maintain all Procurement owned supplier-related policies, SOPs, work instructions, guides and forms ensuring clarity and accuracy

Interface with cross-functional teams to align function-specific SOPs and work instructions with procurement standards

Update and remediate outdated and/or vague references within existing documentation

Collaborate with Global Learning and Change Management and Corporate Communications teams to develop and execute change management strategies

Design and deliver training programs for business functions on procurement systems and SOP engagement

Drive consistent messaging and adoption of procurement processes across the organization

Assist in developing and managing ongoing performance metrics for procurement and supplier-related activities

Monitor compliance and effectiveness of procurement processes, providing actionable insights for improvement

Develop, lead, and manage sustainable procurement initiatives and supplier diversity programs

Ensure alignment with GPS-acquired activities and corporate sustainability goals

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

QMSSOP developmentChange managementPerformance metricsSustainable procurementSupplier diversityAnalytical skillsProgram managementPMP certificationCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements

Strong knowledge of QMS, SOP development, and policy governance

Proven experience in change management, communications, and training delivery

Excellent analytical skills with experience in performance metrics and reporting

Familiarity with sustainable procurement and supplier diversity best practices

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships across departments

Clear, concise, and persuasive communicator—both written and verbal—able to tailor messages for different audiences

Builds trust and credibility with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners

Minimum 3 years of experience in program management

Preferred

5+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or program management preferred

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(K)

ESPP

Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)

Company bonus where applicable

Company

Fortrea

Fortrea is a provider of comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, patient access solutions.

Founded in 2023

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.fortrea.com

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