Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

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?

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 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.