Manager - Purchasing

Position Information:

Job Title:

Manager - Purchasing Locations:
Orange, CT or Boston, MASalary Range: $141,120 -$184,400; depending upon location and experience

Schedule;
On Site, 5 days

Job Summary The Purchasing Manager will work with a team of Buyers to lead procurement activities across Corporate functions, including Fleet, General Services, Security, and IT. Responsibilities include leading high-value sourcing events, evaluating proposals, negotiating commercial terms, selecting suppliers, driving cost-reduction initiatives, and maintaining high customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities
· Oversee and direct a team of Buyers to ensure timely process of high volume of material and services as requested by the Business.
· Responsible for generating and maintaining various reports as required. Includes tracking and trending of performance measures.
· Ensure compliance with controls and procedures.
· Communication and share information with the internal Business units and within the Purchasing team.
· Evaluate proposal for awards (PA) and approve tenders to ensure that the purchasing process has been followed.
· Develop and maintain a high-performance culture, resulting in continued success by meeting KPIs and improved levels of service to internal customers.
· Sets goals and challenges employees, provide staff with coaching, and feedback.

Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· 8+ years experience as it relates to the job description.
· Demonstrated knowledge of "e" enabled supply chain systems (e.g. SAP)
· Knowledge of supply chain methodologies, models, and procedures.
· Proven success in negotiating high-value and complex contracts for equipment and services.
· Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
· Ability to communicate concepts, data and recommendations to management.
· Strong organizational and forward-planning skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
· Advanced knowledge and proficiency in use of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, database and Internet applications.

Preferred Qualifications
· Prior experience in the energy industry
· Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a relevant field.
· CMP, C.P.S.M, or equivalent certifications or working toward achievement is welcome
· Experience with SAP supply chain systems  Competencies
· Growth & Continuous Improvement
· Initiative & Change
· Focused on Results
· Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
· Communication·
Collaboration
· Leadership (people managers/leaders)

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities

Generous performance‑based bonuses
12% 401(k) match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

For more information, please visit:
Benefits
- Avangrid#LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1

Company:

AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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