Procurement Manager I

POSITION OVERVIEWProcurement Manager will be a part of the Accounting & Finance Team and will join an incredibly talented and hardworking finance department dedicated to following legal and regulatory requirements to advance BakerRipley's impact in the Houston region. Reporting to the Senior Director Controller, the Procurement Manager is responsible for the proper and timely procurement of all Agency needs with an eye for compliance, cost-savings, drafting, data review, and organization. The Procurement Manager shall manage the Procurement team while focusing on furthering the Procurement team processes, forecasting projects and assignments, developing plans for needed Agency review, reporting metrics, and providing analysis required for audit reviews.Expected Positive OutcomesJOB FUNCTIONSBenchmark JobRemote Work EligiblexRemote Work GuidelinesChoose a quiet and distraction-free working space.Have an internet connection that’s adequate for the job.Dedicate full attention to the job duties during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with manager.Ensure schedules overlap with team members for as long as is necessary to complete job duties effectively.Essential FunctionsEssential FunctionResponsible for all aspects of procurement management, including workflow monitoring and timeliness, draft review, internal customer service, and vendor management.Oversees the development of procurement documents including scopes of services and accompanying documents.Forecast procurement needs for the Agency, assigning duties to staff for timeliness, and completion of all procurements in an audit compliant fashion.Developing, managing, and communicating department policies and procedures.Must have working knowledge of governmental or non-profit procurement requirements, including, but not limited to FAR.Establish and maintain professional working relationships and external/internal contacts.Shall provide duties as otherwise assigned by the Director or Sr. Director.Lead a team of procurement professionals and supervising the daily activities of the purchasing function.Additional ResponsibilitiesRequired for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsPREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/ PreferredBachelor'sDegreeBachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain ManagementPreferredAssociate'sDegreeAssociate's DegreeRequiredWork ExperienceExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/ Preferred10+ yearsSupply Chain Management as a Procurememt ProfessionalPreferred4-6 yearsSupply Chain Management as a Procurement ProfessionalRequiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKSAsProficiencyScope DraftingHighForecastingHighNegotiationsHighLicenses and CertificationsLicenses/CertificationsLicenses/Certification DetailsTime FrameRequired/ PreferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical Demands Category:Office and Administrative SupportPhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightStandingXWalkingXSittingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingXPullingXPhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightClimbingXBalancingXStoopingXKneelingXCrouchingXCrawlingXReachingXHandlingXGraspingXFeelingXTalkingXHearingXRepetitive MotionsXEye/Hand/Foot CoordinationXWorking EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.Working ConditionN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyExtreme coldXExtreme heatXHumidityXWetXNoiseXHazardsXTemperature ChangeXAtmospheric ConditionsXVibrationXBakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr BAKERRIPLEY