What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Gopuff?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement leader to join the Gopuff team as we centralize procurement across the company. We are searching for a procurement/sourcing leader to support Indirect deals, owning end-to-end sourcing activities. The ideal candidate will be energized to build the procurement foundation by analyzing spend forecasts, developing market strategy, negotiating cost-effective contracts with key suppliers, and building relationships with internal stakeholder teams.
\n- Evaluate current sourcing/procurement processes to continuously improve productivity and efficiency of the organization
- Develop category management and sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams to allow Gopuff to capture cost reduction, while maximizing quality, speed and scalability for all indirect purchases
- Consolidate spend across the company to capture buying power with key suppliers who are motivated by our growth and thrive for innovation
- Analyze spend to develop cost reduction strategiesLead requirements gathering, RFP issuance and review processes and supplier selection
- Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality while working with cross-functional stakeholders
- Collaborating with various internal departments to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities
- Analyze risks and apply mitigating techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with industry regulations
- Negotiate for best possible value guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
- Maintain and develop supplier relationships which are incentivized by performance and innovation
- Develop and implement mechanisms for new contracting requests and savings tracking
- Lead bi-weekly leadership meetings (GSSP) to present new contracts, and evaluate spend vs. budget
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Logistics
- 5 years of procurement/strategic sourcing experience
- Experience in IT/Technology categories is a plus
- Excellent negotiation skills and contract management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- A self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Experience with P2P (Procure-to-Pay) tools like Coupa/Ariba/Oracle and overall P2P process understanding
The only predictable thing about life is that it’s wildly unpredictable. That’s where we come in. When life does what it does best, customers turn to Gopuff to deliver their everyday essentials, and to get through their day & night, work day and weekend. We’re assembling a team of thinkers, dreamers & risk-takers...the kind of people who know the value of peace of mind in an unpredictable world. (And people who love snacks.) Like what you’re hearing? Welcome to Gopuff.
The Gopuff Fam is committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
