Procurement Leader

PROCUREMENT LEADER (Permanent)
Our client, local nonprofit in WNY, is seeking a Procurement Leader to join their team.  This position is open due to an upcoming retirement and is a great opportunity to have a direct impact on the organization.  This role reports directly to the CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of vendor contracts, from initial drafting and negotiation through renewal, compliance oversight, and final closeout
  


• Manage roughly 200 vendors at a time, with around 30 that repeat often, developing productive & professional relationships to ultimately favor the organization
  


• Remain up to date with legal/compliance guidelines & restrictions in order to effectively review/negotiate contracts
  


• Conduct strategic vendor selection while leading RFP & RFQ processes
  


• Regularly monitor vendor performance to ensure contract compliance
  


• Analyze data regarding purchasing trends, spending, etc. to identify cost saving opportunities
  


• Lead and mentor a small purchasing team, providing guidance, training, and support as needed
  


• Utilize different technologies to improve workflows, create automation opportunities, and improve ERP optimization
  


• Ensure all contract documents, vendor records, insurance compliance paperwork, etc. is up to date, accurate, and organized
  


• Build out purchasing workflows while utilizing Sage to streamline processes and increase effectiveness
  


• Analyze procurement policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement and ensure effective implementation and effectiveness
  


• Collaborate with various internal team members to enhance purchasing initiatives & support organizational objectives
  


• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  


• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  


• 1^st shift; 100% In-office
  


• $70,000 - $90,000 annually depending on experience
  


• EXCELLENT benefits (company pays 100% of one of the healthcare premiums, company pays 100% of dental premium, 2 weeks’ vacation (may be negotiable), 15 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 8 sick days, 6% match on retirement (eligible after 1 year; 100% vested immediately))
  


• Bachelors degree
  


• 5+ years’ progressive strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or contract management experience
  


• Expert computer skills; work within ERP systems
  


• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  


• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  


• Strong attention to detail
  


• Self-motivated
  


• Relocation not available 
  


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  


• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters