Lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of the company's procure-to-pay environment. Oversee purchasing activities and negotiate contracts to ensure a cost-effective and efficient procurement process. Establish relationships with vendors and develop purchasing strategies to acquire goods and services while adhering to budget constraints.
Create standards and protocols for the company’s purchasing processes. And continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Procurement buyers and analysts, which includes establishing clear roles, service levels, work queues, escalation paths, and performance expectations
Build a customer-oriented service culture focused on responsiveness, accuracy, control, and continuous improvement
Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to ethical and sustainability standards
Oversee procurement intake, requisition and purchase-order support, catalogs, supplier onboarding, vendor master-data coordination, reporting, compliance, and issue resolution
Partner with Category Management to move Procurement from a transaction-focused function to a strategic, data-driven organization
Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, payment terms, and mutually beneficial agreements
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine a reasonable price
Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to support procurement decisions
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals
Managing supplier relationships, including ongoing performance evaluation, issue resolution, and fostering long-term partnerships
Create standards and protocols for the company’s purchasing processes. And continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
5+ years as purchasing manager
7-10 years of procurement experience
Strong team leadership and people development skills
In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and best practices
Demonstrable experience in the North American market and familiarity with local suppliers and sourcing channels
Strong skills in budgeting, cost optimization, and negotiation techniques.
Knowledge of vendor management and source-to-paysystems
An analytical mind with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
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Life Insurance.
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Private medical insurance and preventative care.
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Legal benefits.
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Christmas bonus (above law).
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Savings fund (above law).
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Profit sharing (PTU).
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Vacation days (above law).
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Vacation premium (above law).
