Manager, US Indirect Procurement
The Manager will play a critical role within our growing team and is responsible for sourcing our capital expenditures category, driving cost savings, improving terms and conditions, and optimizing operational support in line with our annual roadmaps.
You will …
• Report to the Director and work with leadership on departmental plans and execution of departmental vision and team OKRs
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to develop effective sourcing strategies across Cap Ex categories based on thorough analysis and involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Drive the sourcing process, securing buy-in from senior leadership and organizational stakeholders.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential business challenges and communicate issues and possible solutions to management.
• Develop comprehensive benchmarks, baselines, and savings models, where appropriate.
• Initiate sourcing requests, gather requirements, analyze bid packages, liaise with vendors to address data gaps, and prepare and release bid packages.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure adequate participation, negotiate favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers, and summarize proposals for the business.
• Deliver on cost reduction commitments by identifying, developing, and executing strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Participates in special projects as requested
You are…
• Trusted Partner & Adviser: you’re able to cultivate collaborative partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support
• Team-oriented: you have a track record of leading cross-functional teams and cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels and departments of an organization.
• Results-driven: you recognize and resolve ambiguous or challenging situations, focus on meeting or exceeding goals, and pave the way for efficiency.
• Strategic: you’re a critical thinker who uses logic to identify alternatives to evaluate and present approaches to solve complex problems while considering contingency plans.
• Data-driven with a proven ability to multitask and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills, organizational skills, project management, and excellent communication ability
You have…
• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement and/or strategic sourcing, including experience with best-in-class procurement processes, strategic sourcing management, category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc. required.
• Experience sourcing one or more of the following commodities: Material Handling or other Engineered Equipment, IT highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, supply chain management, or a related field required: MBA preferred
You’ll get…
• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• Amazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscription
• Emergency child and adult care services
• Snacks & monthly catered lunches
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
New York Pay Range
$97,500—$130,000 USD
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