Procurement Manager - Financial Services Industry

Opportunity of a lifetime to join an expanding procurement, being the first manager to be hired! If you are a Senior Procurement Analyst ready for the next step in your career or an emerging Procurement Manager, we want to talk to you! Our client is a dynamic service organization that continues to expand its footprint across the country! Competitive Salary & Quarterly Bonus!

The Procurement Manager is responsible for end-to-end sourcing, developing plans, selecting preferred and qualified vendors, review existing procurement and vendor strategy, and evaluating current third-party relationships to ensure they align to the organization’s strategic objectives. This position drives cost-saving initiatives by working cross functionally with internal business teams to find and execute upon opportunities. Experience in service, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries and experience negotiating commercial leases are key skills to be successful in this role!

Job Responsibilities:

· Manage cost-saving initiatives through cross-functional collaboration with internal business teams to identify and capitalize on opportunities.

· Analyze and improve vendor operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

· Negotiate contracts and leases to manage vendor relationships effectively.

· Support the full strategic procurement cycle, including vendor and risk identification and selection, price negotiating and contracting.

· Collaborate with internal departments such as Legal, Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination in procurement activities.

· Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to ensure efficiency.

· Identify cost saving measures and implement processes that will streamline and automate procurement reporting and tracking.

· Conduct thorough market research to identify potential vendors and evaluate the services they provide.

· Manage vendor selection process, including evaluating submissions, and conducting vendor evaluations to ensure optimal partnerships.

· Ensure that procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant job experience.

· 3-5 years of experience in procurement, RFP facilitation, and risk mitigation, or equivalent related experience.

· Experience in one of the following industries REQUIRED: mortgage, banking, healthcare, insurance, or other regulated industry.

· MUST HAVE extensive experience negotiating contracts and commercial leases.

· Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.

· Skilled in managing multiple project schedules and deliverables.

· Skilled in collaboration and working closely with internal stakeholders and vendors.

· Proficiency in taking initiative and working independently.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Contact us today to learn more about this unique, exciting opportunity!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44114

Salary : $95,000