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Job Description:

Education:

Bachelor s Degree requiredMaster's Degree preferred

Work Experiences:

At least 10 years relevant business related work experience. 

Skills:

Proven experience in influencing, collaborating and motivating teamsExceptional problem-solving and analytical skillsExtensive knowledge in contract development, including key contracting principles, standard terms, laws/regulations and industry standardsData warehouse and related procurement systems and applications experienceAbility to lead a department through planning and setting goals utilizing one’s extensive experience, judgment, and leadership abilitiesSolid knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, methods and procedures used in procurementFinancial acumen to lead the development and create complex financial models, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and should cost modelsAbility to advise on strategic goals and initiatives of the departmentLead with integrity and able to propel a team toward the completion of goals within both a traditional and matrix environmentProficiency with procurement toolsets, including eSourcing, spend cube, project / savings trackersProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred

Responsibilities:

Strategic management of procurement categories: driving spend analytics, market intelligence, and business alignment to develop and execute high value category strategies across all areas of spend.Process owner for category management across the  procurement organizationAs needed, coordinate cross-functional effort to develop and implement continuous improvement activitiesIdentifies, analyzes, recommends, and implements minor and major strategies, objectives, and policies for the company.Directs the development and execution of standards, controls, policies, procedures and performance metrics to effectively and efficiently manage the acquisition, management and reporting of procurement activities.Manages assigned category specialtyWork to pro-actively reduce expenditures and to achieve or exceed targeted cost reductions for assigned commodities.Develop and implement KPIs that align with the strategic goals of the businessCreates and communicates supplier metrics to improve service and reduce costs.Work with various business units to negotiate key contracts.Consult on indirect spend strategy and resolve issues and mitigate risk.Prepares and conducts presentations to management, as needed (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual, and any special presentations requested).Prepares and maintains the budget for the department.  Assists other departments with budget preparation as needed.Responsible for all aspects of staff recruiting, hiring, development and education for the department.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job dutiesAdhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​