Supply Chain Manager

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

At FIS, our technology and our people are moving forward. We advance the way the world pays, banks and invests. We believe in building inclusive, diverse teams. Together, we innovate to help our colleagues, clients and communities succeed. If you're ready to grow your career and make an impact in fintech, we have one question: Are you FIS?

About the role:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for acquiring, structuring and negotiating third-party
contracts for communications and conferencing products and services, and in particular wireline and wireless telecom circuits. Serves as a Procurement subject matter expert, partnering with business leaders to optimize financial and operational benefits, and with risk managers to mitigate the risks associated with third-party relationships.

What you will be doing:

* Oversees activities related to timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials as well as the purchase of materials, material controls and inventory controls.
* Establishes policies and procedures that ensure the economy and quality of equipment, materials and services purchased.
* Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures and implement solutions.
* Ensures comprehensive market analysis to determine vendor sources and product development.
* Responsible for sourcing and supplying products and services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts.
* Ensures availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled and maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
* Ensures appropriate and most cost effective negotiation and award of contractual purchase agreements with vendors.
* Reviews financial reports of procurement activity and recommends changes in methods and procedures based on report outcome.
* Meets and confers with vendor representatives to discuss price changes, trade and cash discounts and delivery arrangements.
* Demonstrates effective leadership of for the department including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, employee development and employee relations issues.

What you will need:

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. Typically requires 5+ years of experience in supply chain management.

* Knowledge of supply chain functions and procedures
* Knowledge of procurement procedures
* Knowledge of project management methods and techniques
* Proficiency to supervise, lead and manage effectively staff members
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various s levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
* Excellent problem solving, team and time management skills managing multiple deadlines for self and others
* Proficiency in evaluating the performance capabilities of subordinates as well as counsel subordinates in development and/or corrective discipline
* Proficiency in making projections of future expenses based on analysis of cost effectiveness of past expenditures
* Proficiency to operate independently

What we offer you:
At FIS, you can grow your career as far as you want to take it. Here's what else we offer:
* Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
* Personal and professional learning
* Inclusive, diverse work environment
* Resources to give back to your community
* Competitive salary and benefits
* An inclusive workspace built on collaboration, flexibility and respect.
* A salary and benefits package that reflects your hard work.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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