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Sr Manager Procurement - Madison, NJ/NYC

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Position Purpose: To be successful in this position, experience with procurement and the ability to interpret, review and negotiate contracts. Communication skills, oral & written, is absolutely required, as well as the ability to foster strong relationships coupled with excellent customer service skills. A strong commitment to deliver results, managing deadlines, attention to details, customer service focus, and the willingness/enthusiasm for accepting responsibility and accountability are required.

Key Job Activities:

  • Manage the entire procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and order fulfillment

  • Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers

  • Responsible for working with procurement business partners leadership to align category management vision with procurement priorities

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and specifications for procurement needs

  • Analyze procurement data to identify trends, track savings, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

  • Source intelligence to create category deep dives and strategic recommendations

  • Consistently deliver a balance of analytical rigor and storytelling in every single output and communication, always being prepared to convey insights and influence with a strong point of view

  • Ensure the procurement process and policies are applied. Partner with the business stakeholders to identify and coordinate purchases.

  • Initiate and complete transactions in systems such as ServiceNow and Coupa. Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.

  • Advise the business / function on procurement policies, processes and best practice, providing support as required.

  • Administer procurement systems and perform spend analytics as required.

  • Manage the procurement lifecycle (RFI/P/Q, Renewal Process) for the specific business unit or sourcing category.

  • Communicate information to manager, team members, project managers, and suppliers by telephone, in written form, or e-mail.

Qualifications:

  • In-depth procurement category knowledge (IT, Marketing)

  • Experience with Procure-to-Pay system a must. Coupa preferred.

  • Min. 7 years purchasing experience, including interaction with purchasing and contract systems

  • Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.

  • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility

  • Excellent MS Office application (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook) and reporting skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Highly analytical

  • Ability to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledge

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act independently

  • Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues/customers

  • Ability to manage deadlines and service levels in a transactional environment

  • Strong attention to details

  • Ability to manage a complex workload

  • Bachelor's degree required

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