What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROCUREMENT MANAGER position at ACL Airshop?
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Type of Position: Full-time
About Company:
For more than 4 decades, ACL Airshop has been providing solutions for air cargo transportation and aviation customers around the world. ACL Airshop offers unique products and services to numerous leading passenger and air cargo carriers; operating on six continents at a majority of the world's Top 100 air cargo hub airports. ACL Airshop operates in five pillars of highly complementary business segments: ULD Leasing, ULD Sales, ULD Repair, ULD Control, and Cargo Control Products Manufacturing. ACL Airshop fosters a high-performance culture where employees can feel valued, empowered to excel beyond their roles, and engaged.
Job Summary:
The Procurement Manager plays an important role in the organization by overseeing the E2E procurement process, including budgeting, acquisition of goods, as well as evaluation, negotiation, and management of contracts. The position holder ensures that the organization acquires the necessary resources efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining quality and compliance. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, a focus on operational efficiency, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the global end-to-end procurement process, including acquisition of goods (hardware, ULD, pallets, spare parts for the repair station), as well as preparation/evaluation, negotiation and management of non-commercial contracts.
- Plan, organize and control the budget allocated for procurement activities, ensuring that the entire process is cost-effective and optimizes the use of available resources.
- Review, develop and implement procurement policies and processes aligned with the company’s overall objectives and goals to optimize operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
- Standardize the procurement process for all 3rd party stations; revise existing agreements and find the prime arrangement for all stations.
- Define and drive deployment of procurement performance framework including KPIs and cost-saving opportunities, review and reporting framework.
- Provide training and/or support on procurement processes and policies for relevant stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure the best terms and service levels.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, audits and performance reviews to ensure quality and delivery standards are met.
- Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, prices and discount rates with suppliers and logistics providers to secure advantageous agreements and achieve cost reductions.
- Design, implement and maintain a process for accurate and effective procurement data and non-commercial contract management and documentation with the usage of available systems (NetSuite).
- Stay abreast of market trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks, develop contingency plans for critical supplies to ensure continuity of operations and minimize disruptions.
- Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment with other departments (Commercial, Finance, Operations), encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement activities accordingly.
- Expand the Procurement team in alignment with company’s business needs. Lead, inspire, mentor and evaluate performance of the assigned team.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Competencies/Abilities/Personal Attributes:
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of procurement processes, tools, solutions and negotiations techniques.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to work with data and systems, ability to evaluate supplier performance and conduct audits. Ability to manage budget.
- Communication Skills: Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization, as well as with suppliers and logistics providers. Ability to convey messages clearly and effectively.
- Negotiations Skills: Ability to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Strategic Thinking Skills: Ability to develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and inspire a team. Ability to make essential decisions, as well as motivate others to accomplish organizational goals.
- Persistence: Having the mindset of not giving up on an idea, solution or product in spite of difficulty or opposition.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage complexity. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Results-oriented: Ability to meet business objectives by improving the company's processes.
- Innovative thinking: A forward-thinking approach to identifying improvement areas/opportunities to enhance efficiency and save costs.
- Independence: Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks, taking the initiative and ownership of own topics and/or mistakes.
- Relationship Building and Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with other departments. Foster a good internal network. Maintain positive and productive interactions with suppliers and logistics providers.
- Intercultural Competence: Understanding of diverse cultures and business practices across different regions.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and IT systems (e.g. NetSuite).
- Native or Expert-level written and spoken English; other languages are an advantage.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree e.g. Business Administration, International Management, Economics, or a related field.
- 3-4 years of proven work experience in operational and strategic procurement.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
- Proficiency in supplier management and contract negotiations.
- Experience in logistics, manufacturing, or a related industry is desirable.
Other Requirements:
Readiness to travel, if required.
Work Schedule/Location:
- Onsite or Hybrid
- Monday-Friday
- Location: Must be local to one of our offices in Greenville, SC; Elk Grove Village, IL; Miami, FL; Gardena, CA; Oceanside, NY
- Other US locations may be considered for remote work possibilities for the right candidate
Pay & Benefits:
- Base Pay
- Annual Target Bonus, awarded based on company performance
- Annual Merit Increase, awarded based on individual performance
- Company Paid Holidays
- Annual Leave/PTO
- You will be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and other supplemental plans on the 1st day of the month, following sixty (60) days of employment. Eligibility for 401(k) begins after ninety (90) days of employment. Employee premiums for benefit plans is determined by the Plan provider(s).
The description above is only a description of the work and not an exhaustive list. The person who fulfills this position is therefore obliged to carry out all activities which are reasonable for this position.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Workplace
It is the policy of ACL Airshop to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, ACL Airshop will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
It is the policy of ACL Airshop to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, ACL Airshop will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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