Corporate Procurement Manager
About the role
This position is responsible for leading and administering the procurement of goods and services for Kia America, including high-complexity strategic sourcing initiatives and enterprise-wide procurement programs. The role manages end-to-end procurement activities such as supplier sourcing and selection, RFI/RFP development, cost and price analysis, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
Responsibilities
Manage highest priority / highest complexity procurement projects. Lead and facilitate supplier selection, cost/price analysis of supplier responses and quotes, and contract negotiations.
Create and administer Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Proposal (RFP), assist operational department to develop statements of work, service agreements, with minimal direction.
Manage cross-departmental projects and are responsible for communication and reporting for large projects affecting multiple business units.
Complete reconciliations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) upon program completion.
Lead and oversee the Purchasing Policy Monitor and Enforcement Process including risk mitigation.
Create, establish and enforce process to document and report non-compliance matters to appropriate departments.
Ensure the Policy is up to date and reflects the latest approved business practices.
Lead Procurement Vendor Management, including Diversity and Inclusion efforts.
Establish additional vendor information tracking capabilities.
Develop internal spend baseline for various vendor groups.
Monitor and track vendor usage and deactivate when necessary.
Manage the Purchase Requisition (PR)/Purchase Order (PO) closure process.
Identify PRs/POs that can be closed based on program completion or policy requirements.
Act as procurement subject matter expert, ensuring consistent enforcement and integrity of KUS Purchasing Policy and Procedures.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Operations, Legal, Finance) to provide procurement guidance outside of formal project leadership, as needed.
Track and report project schedule and cost performance beyond required KPI closeouts.
Serve as backup for Procurement Head, including assigning PRs, releasing POs, and approving LDARs.
Train and onboard new procurement employees on procurement-related processes and systems.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and ad-hoc support to procurement peers.
Perform special projects and ad-hoc assignments as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.
MBA a plus.
Requirements
Seven to ten years of experience in purchasing goods and/or services or related experience.
Complete understanding and experience with analysis and negotiation of various contract types (i.e., firm-fixed, cost-plus, time & material etc.).
Experience with integrated purchasing/accounting/financial systems.
Experience with purchasing corporate indirect services is a plus.
Basic knowledge of general accounting practices and principles.
Specialized Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices.