The Procurement Manager – Procurement Hub manages and administers a team responsible for a range of Source to Pay initiatives, including but not limited to: intake and triage of sourcing project requests, RFx events, supplier selection/onboarding, reporting, compliance checks, policy enforcement, rate negotiation, catalog management and procure to pay services.

Responsibilities:

Partners with and supports the LA Regional Indirect category managers with all phases of the procurement process from sourcing activities, term and rate negotiation, supplier onboarding and strategic selection of goods and services while complying with purchasing policiesSupport in case management tool to offer solutions and recommendations in the global procurement processAid in resolving Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order/Invoicing issuesUsing E-Sourcing Tool to liaise between Suppliers, Collaborators, Business in RFx activitiesReport generation for internal and client leadershipParticipate and manage client, business, and supplier callsData Analysis, rate aggregation, rate benchmarkingIdentify unique ways to influence client spend and opportunities to reduce costReconcile engagements to ensure completionAnalytical and problem-solving skillsMaintain client, customer, and supplier relationshipsCreate presentation decksIdentify process gaps in the business process

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain10+ years of experience in master data, procurement, shared services, finance, supply chain operations or related field.7+ years’ experience in a management or team leadership roleExperience with managing and delivering multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously

             

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or Finance.  Or in process of completing an advanced degreeDemonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skillsExperience in SAP, GEP or other Source to Pay systems in a procurement or shared services environmentExperience in sourcing Indirect Procurement or supply chain management experienceFinance, audit, compliance experienceAdvance English language required

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