What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Printerpix?
Company Description
We’re growing! Printerpix is an online photo and communications retailer that provides innovative customizable products to a global market. Due to recent international expansion, we seek to add the talents of a Procurement Specialist to one of the industry’s largest image processing facilities in the industry based in Lake Mary, Florida.
Job Description
ABOUT US
Printerpix is a highly dynamic, fast paced and aggressively focused organization. We are an ambitious, start-up cultured, progressive company with lots of scope for growth. With Double digit growth year on year, this accelerated pace is only for the highly organized and meticulous person. This role is not suitable for any time-clocking individual, rather it’s for individuals who wish to grow, develop, learn and maximize their time at a global ecommerce company.
We are looking for a talented Procurement Specialist to join our rapidly growing team. The role requires you to develop an understanding of the needs of the procurement department, to achieve the best compromises of stakeholder objectives and time constraints.
The successful candidate must be able to deliver cost savings through negotiating best prices and terms of business. Also manage compliance and lead efforts in qualifying and sourcing alternative suppliers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop procurement plans of forecast requirements, cost parameters and business interest by applying strategies for risk mitigation, cost management and operations improvement.
• Analyse business data, oversee and administer contracting and procurement programs ensuring accurate and usable information for business decision makers to increase operational efficiency and profitability.
• Develop standardised systems and controls for procurement including RFP documentation, work authorisation, purchase and change order systems
• Lead negotiations with suppliers creating partnerships focusing on forward thinking strategic development and relationship building
• Prepare and maintain contracts with national/regional service providers in accordance with company standards
• Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams
• Coordinate with vendors concerning size, standards, conditions, quality, transportation and logistics of inventory.
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
• Must have minimum 5 years’ experience in a procurement capacity
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to define and implement business improvement initiatives
• Demonstrative ability to manage and motivate people
• Must have strong commercial skills and awareness
• Must have meticulous skills in planning, forecasting and scheduling inventory
• Experienced negotiator with Far East and North American companies.
• Knowledge of air and sea freight and international logistics
• Strong time management and organizational skills
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Must hold a collegiate degree, with a preference in Supply Chain Management education.
• Excellent Excel skills ideally to macro level
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
