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Macy's · 1 day ago

Sr. Manager, Procurement - COE

Macy's is a storied company that has been a part of American culture for over 160 years. The Senior Manager, Procurement COE will lead enterprise-wide procurement excellence by driving governance, process optimization, and technology enablement to align with corporate objectives and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of the Procurement COE vision and operational standards
Partner with senior leadership to align procurement strategies with enterprise transformation objectives
Lead the deployment, enhancement, and optimization of procurement technologies, including orchestration, spend analytics, contract management, and purchasing platforms
Collaborate with IT and Finance to ensure seamless system integration, data integrity, and scalability
Drive user adoption through effective training, change management, and continuous improvement efforts
Identify and enable process efficiencies and automation to shift teams toward higher-value, strategic work
Maintain and evolve standardized sourcing and category management processes
Develop and govern templates, playbooks, and frameworks that ensure compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency
Monitor KPIs and dashboards to track performance, savings, and value realization
Serve as a consultative partner to Strategic Procurement, Finance, and cross-functional teams
Build and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive value creation and mitigate risk
Lead and support governance of procurement transformation programs and indirect spend initiatives
Drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including orchestration enablement and process modernization
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Qualification

Procurement TechnologyProcess ExcellenceAnalytical Decision MakingProgram ManagementChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional PartnershipInnovation ThinkingProcurement ComplianceProblem Solving

Required

Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply
7+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a COE or strategic procurement role
Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel
Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms
Requires close vision
Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs
Ability to support and execute a Procurement COE vision, align procurement capabilities with enterprise transformation goals, and translate strategy into scalable standards and operating models
Deep experience leading the implementation, optimization, and adoption of procurement platforms (e.g., orchestration, spend analytics, contract management, purchasing tools), with a strong pulse on emerging technologies and automation opportunities
Proven ability to drive change through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working
Expertise in designing, standardizing, and governing sourcing and category management processes, including development of templates, playbooks, policies, and compliance frameworks
Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage KPIs, dashboards, and spend data to track performance, savings, ROI, and value realization
Demonstrated capability to lead large-scale procurement transformation programs, manage complex initiatives, and deliver results across multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders
Ability to act as a trusted, consultative partner to Strategic Procurement, Finance, IT, and business leaders; influence without authority and balance competing priorities
Strong problem-solving mindset focused on improving people, process, and technology; ability to identify inefficiencies and design practical, scalable solutions
Skilled at building and sustaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive value creation, manage risk, and support enterprise outcomes
Comfort challenging the status quo, thinking creatively, and continuously seeking better ways of working through new tools, trends, and procurement best practices
Solid understanding of sourcing policies, contract management, compliance requirements, and governance needed to operate effectively at enterprise scale

Preferred

MBA preferred
Retail or CPG experience preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement

Company

Macy's is America’s store for life. The largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc.

H1B Sponsorship

Macy's has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2022 (10)
2021 (26)
2020 (37)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Bobby Amirshahi
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications + Public Affairs
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Michael Krans
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