Senior Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Oversee the procurement operations within a portfolio of client accounts and their respective properties.

• Create and implement procurement strategies along with global strategic sourcing roadmaps.

• Direct strategic sourcing initiatives and manage end-to-end eRFPs of varying complexities.

• Ensure the procurement of goods and services is cost-effective.

• Foster relationships with clients, account management teams, suppliers, corporate stakeholders, and other collaborators.

• Supervise supplier audits, business reviews, and strategies for supplier relationship management.

• Execute programs, initiatives, governance processes, objectives, metrics, and KPIs.

• Evaluate account-wide data, benchmarks, market research, case studies, and processes to pinpoint opportunities for value creation.

• Analyze contractual terms and conditions and provide guidance to stakeholders regarding contractual rights, risks, and obligations.

• Implement best practices, policies, processes, tools, and templates for procurement as per company and client standards.

• Maintain data within tracking and reporting tools.

• Utilize AI-driven analytics for resource allocation, workload forecasting, and capacity planning.

• Employ machine learning models to develop supplier scorecards, assess performance trends, and predict potential issues.

• Manage compliance and governance concerning procurement documents.

• Lead or assist in improvement projects and initiatives.

• Carry out change management activities and training sessions.

• Collaborate across functions to resolve issues and complete projects.

• Engage in the ongoing development of team members.

• Execute other related tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• An MBA or a related master's degree is preferred.

• Over 7 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably in facilities-related categories.

• Comprehensive understanding of the strategic sourcing process.

• Proficient in e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems.

• Legal acumen with the capability to draft and negotiate agreements and amendments.

• Ability to clarify contract specifics to clients.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

• Capability to analyze and interpret information, data, and related documentation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to excel in a fast-paced, multitasking, results-driven environment.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

• Background in project management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health savings accounts.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Paid and unpaid time off.

• Competitive salary.

• Equal employment opportunity.

• Disability accommodations for applicants.