Sr. Manager, Procurement

Job Summary

Bob’s Discount Furniture is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement to join our team. The primary responsibilities of the role include assisting in the oversight and management of the Company’s indirect (ie. non-product) related spend including services, capital investments and hard goods. 

This person will work closely alongside business partners, finance and legal departments to pro-actively manage indirect costs with a goal of delivering savings, improvements in quality and/or additional value for the same cost.  The role will have one direct report who administers procurement programs.

This is a HYBRID position, and we are open to the right candidate working primarily remote. Must be available to travel into the Manchester, CT office on average one to two days a week.

Who We Are

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth! Bob’s Discount Furniture is more than just a furniture store. We are one of the fastest growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 190 stores!

How We Will Support You

At Bob’s we understand there are many companies you can choose to work for, so, along with exceptional opportunities for career growth we offer a fun team-oriented work environment and great benefits! Let us tell you more.
 

Benefits & Perks- We’ve got you covered! We believe in supporting our employees and their families in the best ways possible is a top priority. We focus on three core wellness pillars: Emotional, Physical and Financial. Below are just some of the benefits that we offer:

• Feeling under the weather, we’ve got you covered! We offer Nationally provided Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Holidays, work anniversary and your Birthday! After all, your birthday should be a holiday

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a Generous Company match!

• Pet Insurance to help keep your furry friends happy and healthy

• Life insurance – Employer-paid basic Life Insurance, with the option to add Voluntary Life Insurance as well!

• Financial Planning, Voluntary Legal Benefits and Wellness Plans

• We already offer value priced furniture, but on top of that we offer a Generous Employee Discount starting on your 1st day!

• Additional Employee Discounts through the “Hays Perks discount program” offering hundreds of online discounts from your favorite merchants.

• And so much more!
   

Culture and Core Values- At Bob's we have a set of core values that shape the decisions we make every day and help define our company culture. These values comprise what we call "The Bob's Way." Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability and Fun.

DIVERSITY IS A CORE VALUE AT BOB’S

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or a part of the Bob’s team, we want you to know that you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are.

We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.

Learn and Grow- We believe in developing our team members and helping them grow both personally and professionally! We promote Professional Development: In-person, virtually and offer an infinite library of on-demand classes in Workday Learning. We also offer Tuition Reimbursement as well as the BDF Education Foundation Scholarship Program open to employees and their dependents. Want to grow at Bob’s professionally? We look to promote from within our organization by having robust succession planning in place to ensure that our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vendor spend corporately and projections of spend.  Proactively engage business partners and vendors to mitigate cost increases. 

• Ability to work cross-functionally with partners in IT, Marketing, Facilities and Corporate Functions

• Comfortable with driving a uniform sourcing process without being the subject matter expert. 

• Formalize RFP processes including scoping, vendor selections, project management, legal reviews, financial impact and award of business. 

• Actively communicate the progress of RFPs with stakeholders and drive alignment. 

• Work with FP&A partners to update budget & forecast on a monthly basis of changes in costs. 

• Establish regular reporting of spend and upcoming contract expirations

• Promote and standardize the use of Evisort contract management tool

• Review contracts and agreements at a basic level and identify potential risks. 

• Work with appropriate teams to analyze (and monitor) all category spends to ensure maximum value and spend efficiency.

• Lead and support contract negotiations as required to secure mutually beneficial terms and conditions with key vendors and agencies.

• Ensure that all sourcing activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations

• Pursue cash flow improvements through negotiation of payment terms.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Procurement,  Supply Chain or related field

• Minimum of 7 years in a role of procurement leadership with a strong understanding of continuous improvement processes and vision of what is possible

• Strong negotiator able to understand critical points of concession to drive win-win results

• Demonstrated experience delivering value to the business through competitive sourcing

• Proven ability to implement comprehensive sourcing/purchasing programs. Proven track record in implementing cost-reduction initiatives

• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong communication skills, both technical and interpersonal

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in contract law as it pertains to contract negotiations with suppliers/service providers

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to build credibility and trust through subject matter expertise and demonstrated results.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, while adhering to strict deadlines.

• Aptitude to troubleshoot and make timely decisions on a variety of issues, with the goal of maximum favorable outcomes and minimal risk to the business and bottom line.

• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills and the ability to clearly convey relevant information to a broad spectrum of audiences.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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