IT Procurement Manager (Hybrid Role)

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We are a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Our high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, our wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

PROCUREMENT MANAGER - Professional Services

LOCATION: Reading, PA = "Hybrid Role"

OVERVIEW: Seeking a Procurement Manager with demonstrated experience in spend categories, competency in contract language and negotiation and strong program/project management skills to develop and execute global sourcing strategies. Support global procurement strategies.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Design, implement, and manage sourcing strategies for the organization
• Analyze supply base, category market conditions, stakeholder requirements, pricing trends, and competitive benchmarking to determine appropriate sourcing strategies
• Deliver category management services, including strategic sourcing, process improvement, risk management, supplier performance management, and continuous cost and performance improvement
• Develop and implement cost savings/value creation projects across professional services categories
• Establish and evaluate performance dashboard/metrics for professional services categories
• Structure, negotiate, and manage service and supply agreements with suppliers, including complex long-term strategic agreements, short-term transactional agreements and project-based or consulting agreements
• Support our Business Transformation (BTE) initiatives including procurement business process design, gap analysis and change management plan
• Proactively engage, influence, and collaborate with the Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Quality, R&D and Operations teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and project plans
• Drive stakeholder engagement within the IT, Professional Services - Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Travel and Consulting Categories
• Ensure compliance with our purchasing policies and procedures, business code of conduct, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
• Manage the source to pay process to support business operations across the organization to ensure consistency and best practices are implemented
• Analyze supply base, category market conditions, stakeholder requirements, pricing trends and competitive benchmarking to determine appropriate sourcing strategy
• Lead, motivate, and develop employees within Procurement organization
• Perform all other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field required
• 5+ years' procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes, and procedures
• Demonstrated category management expertise in one or more of the following IT (Cloud, Hosting, SaaS Agreements, Digital, Hardware, Software License Agreements), Professional Services - Finance, Marketing (Creative agencies, Print) Human Resources (Benefits, Contingent Resources, Recruiting Services), Legal, Travel and Consulting (both T&M and Fixed Cost Engagements) Categories
• Proven excellence in professional services contract language, contract negotiation, contract management, conflict resolution and customer service skills
• Demonstrated project management and execution skills with ability to manage multiple large complex projects with competing priorities and timelines
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, implement, and execute procurement strategies
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial analysis
• Ability to quickly analyze data, as well as extrapolate and communicate insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—reading, writing, and listening
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED:

• Professional Certification (C.P.M., CPSM) and Industry knowledge preferred
• Effective collaboration skills and ability to lead cross functional teams
• Ability to influence stakeholders at mid to senior levels across the organization and develop relationships with strategic suppliers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading, PA 19605: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing: 5 years (Required)
• IT Procurement: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading, PA 19605