Procurement Programs Manager - San Antonio, TX

Principal Accountabilities And Key Activities

• Coordinate contract and the vendor portfolio reviews to include performance and risk reviews
• Serve as an independent advisor and liaison between Procurement Program and the business stakeholders to assist in interpreting and reviewing contracts and agreements
• Facilitate enterprise procurement requests and leads negotiations a wide variety of contracts, agreements, and statements of work, amendments, addenda, and other documents from opportunity assessment to execution
• Manage contract disputes to resolve issues with the best possible outcome for the Company
• Serves as an administrator for the program systems and oversees the management of the vendor & contract repository

Risk and Controls of Program and Vendors

• Assist in identifying program gaps and task deliverables to provide resolution
• Assesses output of strategic metrics to mitigate risk and loss of disruption
• Understand the legal process and prepare documents accordingly to mitigate risk

Strategic And Tactical Procurement Responsibilities

• Execute continuous improvement projects to support Programs that are in line with company objectives and goals
• Promote the coordination of Procurement processes for review and approval of project, supplier contracts, purchase requisitions, budget management & planning for company business units and categories
• Support and maintain relevant analytics and metrics across procurement, contracting, risk and supplier management categories
• Produce regular procurement status reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), procurement risk register, and business continuity plans
• Work with Manager to assist in the development and management an overall enterprise level risk management and reporting process for procurement and vendor related activities

Education, Qualifications, And Experience

• Undergraduate Degree
• Currently hold or be able to obtain the Certified Technology Procurement Specialist (CTPS) certification within 6 months (unless one already possesses the Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE) certification), and Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) within 12 months
• Other Risk Management, Procurement, Sourcing, and Contracting certifications are acceptable

Other Requirements

• Ability to critically review contracts and other related
• Knowledge of Third-Party Risk Management oversight and governance
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze relevant information and apply individual judgement
• Advanced interpersonal relationship skills at a variety of levels and greatly differing social and business settings
• Must possess the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Possess excellent analytical, problem solving and reasoning and be able to prioritize and workflow
• Strong communication skills (verbal / written)

Desirable

• Advanced understanding with MS Office Suite products and ability to learn others