Manager - Purchasing

Job Title

Manager - Purchasing

Location

Orange, CT or Boston, MA

Salary 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

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.

Company:

AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national