Senior Manager, Procurement

• Drive execution of multiple procurement plans by identifying needs, removing obstacles, and adjusting performance to meet business goals.
• Lead and develop procurement associates through mentoring, training, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
• Develop and implement category strategies, identifying savings opportunities and optimizing supplier selection based on data and market trends.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct business reviews, and mitigate risks to ensure contract compliance and cost efficiencies.
• Utilize financial acumen to analyze total cost of ownership and support informed sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex problems and influence strategic procurement initiatives.

• Option 1:
  Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology, or related field and 5 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field.
• Option 2: 6 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field and 2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams/projects.
• Extensive experience in category strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management within complex procurement environments.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to conduct advanced cost analyses, build business cases, and develop total cost of ownership models.
• Proven negotiation skills to lead high-risk sourcing decisions and mitigate supplier-related risks effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, driving performance, and fostering continuous development and coaching.
• Expertise in problem-solving complex supply chain challenges using data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategy, category management, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on financial acumen and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive performance in complex procurement environments.

• Procurement Strategy
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Category Strategy Development
• Financial Acumen
• Negotiation Skills

• Contract Management
• Advanced Cost Analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership Models
• Data-Driven Insights
• Strategic Sourcing

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

• Procurement Plans
• Supplier Selection
• Business Reviews
• Risk Mitigation
• Performance Management