Reports to: Senior Vice President, Organizational Change

Department: Finance

Location: Fort Lauderdale or Miami, Florida | FLL/MIA                     

Manages the company’s supply of products and services. The Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals, suppliers and discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses.

Main accountabilities include:  

Project Accounting Management, Job Costing & Profitability Analysis:

Manages the day-to-day operations of procurement across the Region. Manages and reviews documents for the procurement of all supplies, equipment and services for the Region and ensures compliance with the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual, as well as applicable federal and state laws. Establishes bid standards and prepares procurement documents to publicly solicit bids and contracts for the purchase and /or lease of materials and services. Conducts and manages the process for the evaluations of proposals, offers and bids in accordance with internal policy and external local, state, and federal regulations while selecting the best supplier in accordance with solicitation requirements. Assures suppliers deliver materials and services in accordance with standards of price, time, quantity and quality agreed upon. Assures invoices from key suppliers are audited for compliance with contract terms and supervises contract closeout. Responsible for ensuring records are maintained and procurements are documented from origination through completion. Developing innovative approaches to review procurement process effectiveness, analyzing the industry trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times Conducting a routine cost-benefit analysis and contributing to continual process improvement (working with cost price analysis) Supporting the day-to-day operations of the procurement process Liaising with key company employees / stations to determine their product and service needs Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times. Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the company. Identify and research potential new suppliers. Research new products and services to meet company's goals. Assesses total costs of company purchases.

 Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting. 3-5 years of experience in the procurement management area. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences. Self-motivated and disciplined. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at different levels and from different cultural/ethnic backgrounds. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background.