Procurement Manager

Lead creation and implementation of sourcing and demand management strategies for assigned categories of spend, manage the development of RFP materials, detailed analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities, negotiations and supplier selection as well as perform player/coach for staff to produce the same results for their respective areas. Leverage key metrics to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practice.

Lead and coach a team responsible to strategically partner with business unit leaders and contribute to brand strategy by providing procurement expertise and strategic partnering for purchasing opportunities. Counsel business unit leaders regarding purchasing processes, technology capabilities and policies to assist in the procurement lifecycle.

Build and manage relationships with priority business executives, serves as a key member of the business unit leadership team to support implementation of business strategies through advanced procurement initiatives and team alignment. Facilitate the entire sourcing process and closely collaborate with the stakeholders to select and award business to suppliers. Demonstrates a strategic business mindset, organizational savvy, presents an executive-level presence, and balances multiple stakeholder interests simultaneously.

Create, drive and mentor staff in long-term strategic planning efforts for assigned sourcing categories including advanced multi-year category strategies designed to anticipate enterprise-wide requirements while optimizing forecasted shifts in both supply markets, industry trends and supplier economic cycles.

Lead the development and negotiation of contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiate existing contracts to accomplish lowest total system cost and savings objectives as well as perform player/coach for staff to produce the same results for their respective areas

What You’ll Need To Succeed

A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or any equivalent principle

3+ Years' experience in handling Technology Category Procurement in a matrix organization

3+ Years' experience in Sourcing, Tendering, Procurement and Implementation of solutions in the technology category

Exceptional negotiation skills