Manager, Supply Chain Management

About the role

Responsible for the continuous identification, development and management of a diversified supply chain that supports company goals and initiatives. Establishes and manages relationships with qualified suppliers and monitors vendor performance. Oversees sourcing, request-for-quotes, quote analysis, cost negotiation, purchase order and delivery schedule releases, expediting, supplier performance and cost reduction programs. Manages staff and oversees operations within the procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Studies market trends, interviews and negotiates prices and terms with suppliers.
• Initiates supplier leads utilizing national purchasing programs and preferred vendors.
• Recommends sources of supply; analyzes and acts upon quotations received, selects and awards business to suppliers.
• Develops and enforces enterprise purchasing policies and processes to align with the company’s strategic supply chain goals and initiatives.
• Determines and leads appropriate supplier specific ongoing monitoring plan with cross-functional teams with focus on operational business review meetings, issue management reviews, performance score carding, contract management reviews, risk management reviews etc.
• Establishes strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to strategically develop, implement and optimize supplier management processes, tools, and policies to achieve performance objectives and mitigate risk.
• Partners with internal stakeholders on key initiatives to identify product and service requirements pertaining to equipment requirements, productivity and process improvements, and cost reductions.
• Leads Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quote (RFQ) exercises, compiles results, completes comparisons, and makes recommendations that help business leaders make sourcing decisions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and negotiates supplier agreements.
• Performs detailed contract reviews to ensure business and legal terms are aligned with company objectives while ensuring the best cost and services are provided.
• Recruits, selects, hires and evaluates performance of personnel to ensure all department needs are handled appropriately.
• Counsels and develops staff for personal and corporate advancement through career development, training programs and other resources as required for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Related Discipline – Preferred
• 2 years of experience in Strong communication skills, analytical skills and negotiating skills.
• 4 years of experience in Procurement and supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in Management experience.

Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

Benefits

• Over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance
• Paid time off, company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs
• Award-winning training and development programs
• Paid time off for volunteerism and company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations