Procurement Manager

About the role

RINA is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and manage the procurement strategy, policies and processes to aid and improve business performance across its companies in North America. This position will report to the Global Supply Chain Officer.

Responsibilities

• Forecast supplies for North American business needs.
• Manage the identification and business negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors during the bid phases, through an early involvement within the tender team, with collaboration of the business managers.
• Collaborate with key managers to ensure clarity of the requirements, specifications, and expectations of the business.
• Set up effective sourcing strategies, in line with strategic guidelines and business needs, also providing for procurement’s early involvement in the main business and business development processes.
• Discover and initiate strong business partnerships with competitive suppliers (market scouting), managing the supplier’s onboarding and qualification process.
• Become RINA’s point of contact for procurement vendors in the North American market.
• Negotiate and finalize frame agreements and other contracts with vendors, to secure advantageous terms & conditions.
• Directly execute the procurement process (from purchase requisition to purchase orders). Assist the internal clients (business units or requesting units) in preparing purchase requisitions and service acceptance.
• Apply corporate procedures aimed to guarantee common processes across the RINA Group companies and countries, improving internal standardization, communication, management, and company integrations.
• Provide training, information, and guidance on the procurement process across the organization.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Balance department budgets with needs.
• Provide periodic reports to Head office according to corporate needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical subject (i.e. Engineering) or Accounting/Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with strong focus on negotiation activities on a large scale. Experience in the engineering industry is preferred.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, segregation of duties, accountability and division of responsibilities along the process.
• Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills with experience in collecting and analyzing data. Critical thinker with a high proficiency in math and logic.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work with tight deadlines.
• Proactivity and determination in reaching challenging targets.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with key business stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international Procurement team
• Strong report writing and communication skills. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PPT) and accounting software (SAP; D365). Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 20% may be required based upon business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, dependent care spending account, health savings account, transit, parking, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grants, travel resources, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

Company Information

• RINA is a multinational company providing services in energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors.
• RINA North America offers additional benefits such as a 401K plan with company discretionary match.
• RINA is committed to equal employment opportunities and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.