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Sr. Manager Vendor Management, Direct Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Posted about 1 month agoViewed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, with a focus on manufacturing, parts and material handling
- Strong project management experience (project management certification highly desirable), preferred
- Ability to operate within a fast paced organization structure.
- Strong analytical skills, with ability to think critically, and offer creative solutions.
- Detail oriented and tactically focused with the ability to see the bigger picture.
- Expertise in Vendor management, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- High degree of emotional intelligence with capability to build trust and relationship with peers.
- Proficient at using common tools used in project management/ management consulting roles (e.g. MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.) or other project planning & management tools.
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Power BI, etc.) is highly desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full-cycle Vendor management and procurement activities for Kiosk Contract Manufacturing, Kiosk parts, Special Projects, and related spend categories, ensuring the alignment of procurement strategies with organizational goals.
- Generate and implement efficient contract manufacturing strategies for offshore manufacturing partners
- Draft, execute and Manage vendor relationship contracts through all stages of the agreement lifecycle
- Conduct and manage the negotiations by responsibly leveraging volume potential to lower product costs and ensure alignment with company strategies
- Understands contractual terms and conditions, and their commercial implications to the business in order to effectively manage vendor agreement(s) and relationship(s)
- Manage the creation and execution of RFI/RFPs, working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate those into sourcing strategies.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process efficiency, continues improvement, and supplier optimization, while driving initiatives that support financial objectives without compromising quality or service.
- Lead complex supplier negotiations, develop strategic plans, and build strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve cost-effective, timely procurement solutions.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including kiosk operations, machine support, remanufacturing, accounting, finance and legal to ensure smooth procurement operations.
- Optimize procurement processes and drive supplier performance management by developing key performance indicators (KPIs), tracking compliance, and reporting on spend and supplier performance.
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Kiosk manufacurting and kiosk parts, supporting procurement initiatives, creating purchase orders, and ensuring seamless integration of procurement activities with broader business operations.
- Monitor and resolve procurement disruptions, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services while mitigating potential risks and issues.
- Oversee large-scale procurement projects from initiation through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
- Apply project management best practices to coordinate resources, manage stakeholder expectations, and mitigate potential issues.
- Lead development, management and execution of project plans in partnership with COE category leads and stakeholders to ensure alignment to financial, operational, and timeline commitments.
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