Procurement Manager
- Full-time
- Department: Finance and Accounting
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Description
Summary:
The Procurement Manager in the Supply Chain Department is driven to optimize the company’s supply of products and services. Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Procurement Manager’s duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so the company can invest in growth and people.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
- Discover dependable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
- Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
- Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers
- Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
- Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
- Maintain organized inventory management and reporting of stock and consumption for supplies
- Approve or obtain approval of purchase orders to acquire goods along with organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services within the corporate budget limits
- Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company and any other cross functional partners as needed
- Prepare procurement reports and periodic updates as needed
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration
Three years of procurement management experience
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
Contract negotiation and industry networking
Experience using supplier or third-party management software tools
Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams
Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to foster a positive and motivating work environment, encouraging feedback and innovation
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Additional Information
WE OFFER
- 401k
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Flex Time
- Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
- Casual Dress Code
- Merchandise Discount
- Great Work Culture