Procurement Category Manager, Indirect Materials

Pay Range:  

• $120000 - $130000 / year

Our Perks: 

• Generous PTO plans, sick pay and health benefits


• Annual bonus based on employment standing*


• Work from home and hybrid model employment


• Confie Enablement Fund/ Scholarship Program


• I-Care Recognition Program


• Corporate Social Responsibility Program


• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives


• Confie Hub and Discount Programs (Gym Membership)

Purpose

Responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities related to the acquisition of goods and services of the Company within specified supplier categories assigned by the VP, Procurement. This includes developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, creating and running bids and tenders (e.g., RFI/RFPs), negotiating contracts, partnering with the internal business owners to optimize cost, manage risk, drive innovation, and manage supplier performance across the supplier category assigned by the VP of Procurement. Provide thought leadership in analyzing spending, identifying preferred suppliers, and collaborating with internal departments to meet business needs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee all procurement activities within the indirect materials suppliers category, including but not limited to, real estate, facilities, construction, office supplies & equipment

Collaborate with the Chief Sales Officer's leadership team to build a procurement strategy

Lead all sourcing activities to select suppliers using data to assess the potential suppliers based on capabilities and costs (e.g., Total Cost of Ownership)

Identify and source new suppliers and vendors. Establish and update an approved vendor database, manage the vendor selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability

Conduct regular assessments of vendors' performance and risk & compliance management

Lead RFPs and conduct all vendor negotiations regarding contractual terms, payment terms, delivery, pricing, and/or baseline performance metrics

Track key metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and reduce costs

Develop and maintain constructive business relationships with key suppliers

Coordinate with the Procurement Team on the receipt of goods and services to ensure timely and effective procurement

Participate in the regular review and analysis of financial statements. Meet the Procurement Team's objectives by estimating requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions

Ensure procurement compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and laws

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

Utilize procurement management software

Continuously monitor industry trends and developments

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

7+ years of experience in a procurement role, preferably in a management capacity

Transactional procurement experience, bidding process, contract writing, supplier management, and administration

Ability to analyze and manage contracts at all levels

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen in all situations

Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

Strong negotiations and influential skills

Expertise in a wide range of Procurement systems (e.g., Zycus, Coupa, SAP Ariba, etc.) and digital procurement tools to enhance operational efficiencies

Intermediate to expert level understanding of software license metrics and software procurement trends

Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as RFP automation

Preferred Skills

Professional certifications, such as CPSM, are preferred

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice