Manager, Procurement

Overview

We have an immediate need for a Procurement Manager to lead a buying team in Huntsville, AL. Among other duties, the selected candidate will provide oversight and direction to buying staff in the pursuit of P.O. Placement, hardware receipt, non-conformance resolution, payment methodology and mentoring and teaching in the areas of source selection, hardware processing, price/cost analysis, negotiation techniques and adequate case file documentation.



Essential functions



50% - Provide oversight and direction to buying staff in the pursuit of P.O. Placement, hardware receipt, non-conformance resolution, payment methodology and mentoring and teaching in the areas of source selection, hardware processing, price/cost analysis, negotiation techniques and adequate case file documentation



15% - Assist and provide direction to internal customers outside the organization on the appropriate avenues to take relative to problem resolution tied to procurement issues, methodology for ordering techniques, sourcing strategies, approaches to dealing with suppliers to obtain what you need when you need it, etc.



10% - Lead/participate in e3 / Lean functional initiatives



10% - Perform administrative managerial duties – staff meetings, performance reviews, performance tracking, mentoring/coaching, budget establishment and management



10% - Hardware status activities



5% - Lead supplier risk mitigation efforts



Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
9+ years of progressive procurement experience
Strong skills with Excel
Ability to manage a team with multiple assignments and priorities
Ability to use MS Office products to include Outlook, Word and Powerpoint



Desired Qualifications

Experience leading a team through complex organizational, system and process related initiatives
Customer savvy, with the ability to address and drive proactive action when required
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external professionals at all levels