Senior Manager Procurement

About the role

The Senior Manager, Procurement is responsible for developing and executing a strategic approach to corporate procurement and materials management for direct and indirect goods and services. This leadership role involves directing procurement activities, assisting team members with processes, developing and updating policies and procedures, and implementing a centralized procurement program to add value and efficiency. The position collaborates with key stakeholders, implements systems to reduce friction and ensure compliance, identifies consolidation opportunities for cost savings, and eliminates waste. The role is initially an individual contributor position with expectation to grow the team as the business expands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish long-term goals for the department to promote effectiveness and efficiency
• Develop, communicate, and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals
• Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy, procedure, and other business needs in collaboration with internal customers
• Proactively identify areas of opportunity through review of financial results, spend by category/vendor, and collaboration with internal users
• Prioritize opportunity areas and lead RFP processes (formal and informal), negotiate vendor pricing and terms balancing price, quality, and other factors
• Lead initial and renewal contract negotiation and administration
• Track vendor contract expiration/renewal dates and ensure proactive management of renewals/extensions
• In partnership with internal users, track vendor performance and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organization
• Manage current procurement policies, procedures, and programs to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with departments to gather recommendations and implement new/revised policies and procedures
• Implement and serve as the subject matter expert on PO processes and related systems
• Process purchase orders, bids, proposals, and reconcile invoice discrepancies versus agreed terms
• Work with the Company’s M&A team to transition/onboard acquired companies into the Company’s procurement processes and systems

Knowledge and Skills

• Solid analytical and computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Outstanding team building and leadership skills
• Proactive, self-starter mindset

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or related field
• 7–10 years of related experience, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance
• Experience with sourcing and procurement and building a vendor program

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times; some light lifting and bending
• Regular travel to company locations throughout the USA, vendor conferences, and vendor locations (estimated at 20%, may vary)

Pay

$140,000–$150,000 + Bonus