Procurement Manager

Job Title

Essential Functions

• Negotiate best-in-class commercial transactions to maximize value and minimize risks with heavy emphasis in technology transactions
• Lead negotiation with vendors and perform financial analysis.
• Primary point of contact between internal business partners, internal legal counsel, and third party vendor, in a competitive setting.
• Conduct market research (i.e., alternatives and pricing) Collaborate with business leaders to confirm requirements and priorities.
• Facilitate the request for proposal (RFP) process with vendors, business subject matter experts, and participate in vendor presentations and evaluation.
• Manage all hardware/software/service renewals and terminations. Negotiate to reduce termination liabilities.
• Understand contract provisions sufficiently to handle routine inquiries regarding terms, obligations, and renewal/termination options.
• Understand and identify triggers for when to escalate and collaborate with internal legal and risk management teams.
• Maintain procurement policies and guidelines and enforce governance. Working manager also manages the sourcing staff to ensure the P2P process is timely and efficiently.
• Partner and collaborate across organization to develop and deploy supplier diversity program

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience generally acquired through the attainment of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and 8 years experience.
• At least 7 years experience in a progressively-responsible, strategic procurement role, with demonstrated leadership skills
• Technology and/or financial services experience preferred
• Client, APICS or CIPS certification preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Ability to present a professional image and demeanor to internal and external customers
• Interact constructively and effectively with all constituencies and work collaboratively toward a common goal
• Communicate effectively with clients and groups of employees in order to build and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to effectively present information and response to questions from groups of employees, managers, and/or customers
• Multi-task and maintain an optimistic outlook in a fast-paced work environment
• Accept and implement changes with processes, people, and circumstances exhibiting a positive approach to each situation
• Provide exceptional service to all customers and personalize interactions
• Interpret and carry out objectives furnished in written or oral form and a demonstrated commitment to act within industry standards
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure guidelines and manuals
• Operate standard office equipment