Mgr Operational Procurement

Mgr Operational Procurement (Hybrid) Denver, PA (Hybrid) Full Time
Job Summary (Position Summary):

Provide business partnering support to a Region and/or BU. Control Region/BU spend through collaborative development of and consistent implementation of the procurement life cycle. Oversee the operational procurement process in a manner that drives operational efficiency and reduces non-compliance. Implement value- and cost-related optimization initiatives while executing projects and programs that support business and category management goals. Provide leadership and set the direction for operational buyers / specialists.

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Strategic Procurement Accountabilities

• Collaborate with the Category Management team (Specialists, etc.) and Region/Business Unit (BU) to plan for strategic procurement priorities and categories and to schedule and implement Region/BU project Procurement related activities
• Integrate business strategy, timing, demand and marketing factors into the business procurement strategy

Management of Procument Staff

• Manage the day-to-day operational support of the procurement team
• Demand management
• Supplier issue resolution
• Dispute resolution (receipt or payment)
• Manage the service, support and requests and ensure they are appropriately addressed
• Manage and provide team oversight of supplier and internal customer relationships
• Lead and coordinate contract implementation and drive contract compliance through working in close collaboration with internal customers in order to ensure the acceptance of new contracts
• Direct and ensure Region/BU Procurement team s compliance with Procurement Procedures, and compliance to local and enterprise level regulations and policies
• Lead bidding/RFx (Request for proposal, quote, information) process, contract life cycle, and contract implementation for Region / BU categories
• Establish workflow and productivity targets to measure, monitor and report performance
• Manage the Operational Procurement Specialists (buyer/specialist team) and oversee process execution, facilitate training, conduct buyer performance reviews and actively support talent development

Procurement Processes

• Ensure savings targets are achieved for the Region across all Categories, in collaboration with the Finance department, to support the Region/BU in monitoring supplier performance, to ensure all suppliers perform within agreement terms
• Manage the Region/BU Procurement departmental budget, aligning the sourcing strategic plan to financial budget
• Manage Region / BU supplier risk and compliance management activities, enabling supplier audits, risk identification / monitoring, and risk mitigation Develop assigned local sourcing profiles, strategy and planning for Region / BU categories
• Monitor and direct the quality of the purchasing process across channels, pricing, and non-compliance
• Design and determine effective Region / BU buying channels
• Ensure reasonable time is allocated to each project, contract terms are agreed for all purchases, and all projects stay on plan by liaising with the Finance and user department
• Provide input to business projects and category management by identifying standardization, supplier enablement, operational purchasing and regional procurement process opportunities
• Ensure implementation of procurement activities for operational projects (e.g., tank management)
• Review and approve purchase orders up to the threshold(s) specified in the PCP
• Perform other duties, participate in projects, complete other tasks, as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of procurement tools and processes
• Ability to influence in a global, matrixed team environment
• Understanding of leading Procure-to-Pay (P2P) technology practices and trends
• Knowledge of enabling eProcurement and eMarketplace capabilities
• General experience of network administration
• Source to contract and procure to pay process knowledge, procurement operations knowledge and supplier management acumen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of legal contract terminology and optimal conditions

Effective in the demonstration of key competencies:

• Negotiation skills
• Team building and collaboration
• Business acumen
• Conflict resolution skills
• Organizational skills: attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Performance management
• Problem solving
• Analytical and measurement driven
• Process management and continuous improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Hands-on experience in eProcurement, eCatalogs, eRFX and eAuction functionality and contract management technologies; preferred experience in SAP Ariba or Coupa
• Experience with negotiations as well as an understanding of contracting terms and conditions
• Demonstrated experience using ERP systems and knowledge of integrations between procurement and accounts payable
• Demonstrated ability in effective teamwork and collaboration with other departments to plan and execute and enhance procurement services
• Experience with process, quality control, and workflow management and design
• Experience managing teams and driving collaboration across integrated functions.

Education:

• Bachelor s Degree in Business with concentration in Procurement & Supply (or other related degreed program) preferred; or combined equivalent of education and experience considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in procurement operations and preferably a minimum of 1 year leading or overseeing the work of other(s)
• Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (Technical Certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager) desired