The Procurement Manager will focus on driving savings and managing the category performance of several indirect categories with a primary focus on IT Software and Knowledge Tools in partnership with our Product teams. This role may also work on ad hoc products across other categories including but not limited to MRO, Facilities, Professional Services, and Corporate Services. Key activities include managing vendors, conducting QBR’s, negotiating contracts, utilizing a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system, and implementing strategic sourcing activities. Key skills/experience: project management, strong analytics, conduct RFP’s, category management, and experience negotiating/managing software contracts.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Operations or related field preferred Five years of full-time experience in vendor negotiations, Company expense analysis and strategic sourcing activities for an organization (public or private)Experience with procurement and vendor management systems, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Pay (S2P), and Spend AnalyticsMakes decisions with integrity that align with organizations code of conduct and financial best interestAbility to operate in a fast-paced environment and negotiate across a variety of categoriesSourcing ability to locate vendorsIndirect strategic sourcing experience (preferred)Responsible for managing categories globally to drive savings, process improvement and meet key performance indicators for category, including compliance and monitoring of contracts in alignment with company policiesDevelop RFI’s & RFP’s, conduct in-depth analytics across multiple systems and from various divisions/countriesProvide category recommendations, counterproposals, and negotiate to identify and deliver savings to the organization; maintains product quality standards and focuses on reducing costsDevelop compliance monitoring programs to ensure implementation strategies are measurable and successfulReview and provide recommendations to the Senior Procurement Manager and Vice President of Procurement, in coordination with business stakeholders, developing best-in-class category strategiesMaintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organizations including local, regional and corporate leadership; understand their unique needs and ensure category strategy addresses/meets their needsSupport and maintain Procurement policies and processes, including improving vendor payment terms, contract management, driving sustainability initiatives and managing vendorsDraft and review contracts with vendors including SOW’s, MSA’s and addendumsCross functionally operates with legal, finance and operations to ensure company policies and best practices are followedIdentify and drive continuous improvement processes and reportingEstablishes strong relationships with vendors, facilitates communication, and works to ensure products or services provided meet company requirementsLeads the evaluation of suppliers and works to reduce vendor risk by developing scorecards and analyzing vendor performance. 

Key Performance Indicators:

Ability to work independently and be proactive operating successfully across multiple groups and levels in the organizationExperience managing indirect procurement categories and utilizing a strategic sourcing processExperience negotiating software contracts and understanding of various licensing modelsExpert level financial and analytical skills, naturally seeks to leverage market data, supply chain improvements and cost modeling scenariosStrong project management skills and experience meeting timelines and managing various stakeholders at one timeExcellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills