Acting Procurement Manager

About the Role

The Acting Procurement Manager manages the Company’s sourcing capabilities and supply chain. This role is responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective deals and reduce procurement expenses.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the procurement team
• Manage ordering control and methods for the region
• Oversee inventory methods and surplus levels of the region
• Mentor Buyers and Procurement Support Staff on best practices
• Buy and manage inventory levels for their region(s)
• Support Key Initiatives of Supply Chain
• Mitigate current and future risks associated with commodities and products
• Ensure suppliers understand business needs and initiatives
• Support the Strategic Relationship Management Plan
• Achieve inventory turn goals and surplus goals
• Document cost savings
• Monitor purchase order status
• Manage projects/initiatives and stay updated on marketplace trends
• Perform reviews as required by company policy
• Ensure timely and accurate database information for processing purchase orders, inventory variables, and invoices/costing
• Manage transaction discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support supplier quality management (as needed)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred
• 4+ years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain
• Professional, self-starter with a positive attitude and well-rounded procurement experience, including delivering financial results
• Good understanding and proven ability to deliver results
• Service-oriented attitude with a "Can-Do" approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Detail-oriented with analytical capacity
• Project Management skills
• Ability to cooperate in a Team Atmosphere and work autonomously
• Knowledge of Distribution and Channel Management preferred
• Ability to build and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Infor/SX System Knowledge preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance in accordance with applicable regulations.

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.