Job Title
Technical Program Manager Procurement Systems
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with strong procurement and supply chain domain expertise to lead cross-functional technical programs supporting sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management systems. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, procurement, finance, operations, and external vendors to deliver scalable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end technical programs related to procurement, sourcing, supplier onboarding, and purchasing systems
- Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT teams to translate business requirements into technical deliverables
- Manage system implementations, integrations, and enhancements for procurement platforms (ERP, P2P, SRM, supplier portals)
- Own program planning, scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Coordinate with engineering teams on API integrations, data flows, automation, and system performance
- Drive vendor coordination, contract milestones, and third-party deliverables
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and security standards
- Track program metrics, report status to leadership, and drive continuous improvement
- Support change management, UAT, rollout, and post-deployment stabilization
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar role
- Strong hands-on experience with procurement systems (ERP, P2P, SRM, supplier management tools)
- Solid understanding of procurement processes: sourcing, purchasing, contracts, supplier lifecycle
- Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and external vendors
- Strong technical acumen (APIs, integrations, data flows, system architecture)
- Excellent stakeholder communication and program governance skills
- Experience with Agile / Scrum / Waterfall delivery models
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, or similar
- Background in supply chain or operations technology programs
- PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications
- Experience working in global or multi-region procurement environments
