Procurement Manager

Backfill Position.

Procurement Manager

6+ Months Temp to Hire

Annual Salary $110 + 10%

Dallas/Miramar (FL preferred). Onsite 5 days for the first 3 months then 1 day remote if probationary period is successful

Description

Experience in supplier diversity is a plus.

The Procurement Manager insures that the best possible combination of money spent and value received exists for assigned categories of goods and services. The position is charged with continually understanding the internal stakeholders’ business needs with respect to assigned categories. Further, the position is charged with understanding the capabilities, dynamics and competitive factors in the associated supply markets. Using an established Category Management approach, the position is charged with leading the development and execution of coherent, consistent strategies for spending, pricing and vendor selection that drive toward enhanced value and breakthrough savings. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the sourcing activities for the Professional Services Categories with an emphasis on HR and IT Services.

NATURE and SCOPE

Strategic Sourcing Manager

• Reports to the Director Corporate Procurement.
• The role is a key member of the Corporate Procurement team, and will be expected to contribute widely to the development of process and capability of the entire Procurement function.
• High degree of judgment and independent decision-making; moderate strategy formulation within specific categories.
• Management responsibility includes organizing, delegating, measuring, monitoring, guiding, coaching and evaluation.
• Internally, interacts with senior and functional management and broad array of stakeholders across the organization. Type of interactions are – Influencing, receiving and assessing input, conflict resolution, consensus-building, providing direction to direct reports and adhoc team members and general communication
• Externally, interactions with incumbent and potential vendors. Type of interactions are – negotiating, collaboration, providing direction and feedback and being the organization’s face to the vendor community
  
  

Experience/Skills/Education Requirements

• Minimum 5 years procurement experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment with experience in Professional Services Categories with an emphasis in Human Resources and Technology
• Proven executive stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong proficiency in all stages of the sourcing life cycle (from market analysis to procure to pay), especially the negotiation of contractual agreements. Demonstrated track record in complex deal structuring, negotiations and contracting
• Ability to manage large dollar, time sensitive, vendor negotiations
• Category Sourcing experience in a large, national organization a must. Experience in a large, diverse corporation is preferred
• BA/BS required. MBA preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and have excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Project Management skills.
• Proficiency with spend analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze and draw conclusions from quantitative data.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and engage at all levels at all organizational levels; ability to cultivate and sustain high quality professional relationships
• High Level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity and experience with use of formal Category Management approach to Procurement is desirable
  
  

Thanks and Regards

Murali Sharma

202.828.3494

Murali@Nastechglobal.com