https://CAREERS.RECRUITPS.COM/ en-us The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing procurement activities, ensuring low total cost of ownership and high-quality procurement of related goods and services needed to meet the needs. The candidate will report to the Indirect Procurement Sr. Manager and will be responsible for commercial and service criteria and contracts in alignment with corporate policies and procedures, which ensure competitive pricing and overall total cost of ownership and fully protect the company against missed deliveries, shortages, and outages, poor material quality, and other performance issues that might adversely affect. The candidate will work closely with the Contract Manager to execute contracts and agreements.
 
Soft Skills

• Leadership: Supervises 1-3 direct reports with the ability to develop personal growth opportunities, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth. The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.
• Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others.
• Adaptability: The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.
• Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.
• Coaching Skills: The skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues.
• Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.
• Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.
• Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths.
• Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person’s situation and perspective.
• Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to lead sourcing projects that deliver desired results, mitigate business risk, and drive efficiencies.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, which include competitive intelligence and which are aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate with suppliers to execute Supply Agreements that achieve the lowest total system cost and are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements.
• Develop supplier base and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Communicate and mitigate market changes; develop and recommend alternative sourcing options.
• Perform data analysis for sourcing projects.
• Analyze, develop, and deliver timely cost information. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities. Work closely with key stakeholders and the procurement contract manager
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications
Technical Knowledge/skills

• Strong understanding of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures, especially Sourcing Methodology
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Strong contract skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Familiar with financial management and analysis
• Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
• Global supply chain knowledge

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing
• Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in Procurement
• Previous people management experience
• Industrial manufacturing and/or Business Management experience preferred
• Experience in the use of ERP systems (SAP, ARIBA and Ironclad preferred)
• C.P.M. and/or CPSM certification
• Travel Requirements: 10-20%

Note: The work schedule is our normal hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, with Friday being remote for all employees.
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***This is a Hybrid opportunity requiring the qualified professional to work onsite at least 3 days a week.***

Responsibilities:

The IT Procurement Specialist will be responsible for:
Responsible for scanning all current and new contracts in Ironclad, for the aide and assistance of IT Indirect Procurement Manager
Responsible for assisting with the procurement process, including contract management, contract negotiation, and preparation of purchase orders.
Ensuring that our commitments to customers and suppliers are met.
Obtain price quotes for goods items and process formal proposals
Generate purchase orders (PO’s). Verify quoted prices when generating a PO for any item, including reordering
Expedite orders, manage the status of purchasing needs for stock items and exterior materials
Assist the Indirect Procurement Manager in finding and achieving cost savings through sourcing new suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors
Maintain vendor database and set up local vendors as needed. Use preferred vendors as often as possible
Update new prices in the system and PO's, formal proposals, and any pertinent information
Maintain open lines of communication by establishing and building relationships with internal and external customers, including middle and upper management. Communicating new items and discontinued items across all company teams
Review product specifications, maintaining a working knowledge of goods or services to be purchased
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field
2-3 years experience in a purchasing role
Prior experience in a related industry is a plus in Manufacturing and coatings
Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar procurement role
Experience with working with Ironclad, our contract management tool is preferred.
Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends
Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook with data entry capabilities. Experience in Ironclad a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills; solid basic math skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to handle multiple procurement requests concurrently and on an ongoing basis
Ability to Work independently in a fast-paced environment. Solid judgment with the ability to make good decisions and work well with other organizations
Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate rapidly changing needs of a growing organization


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