We are looking for a Procurement Partnerships Manager to join our team
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in a procurement role or similar role involving experience with suppliers or procurement processes.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in developing, implementing, and driving adoption of procurement-related programs.
- Experience in identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of procurement practices, processes, and strategies.
- Ability to track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to procurement activities.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau).
Responsibilities
- Understand specific needs, goals, and challenges of different product area/functions. Align procurement strategies with these requirements to ensure synergy between GPO and business objectives.
- Build relationships and communication channels with stakeholders across different product areas/functions. Act as a liaison between procurement and other functions to understand needs and address concerns.
- Collaborate with product areas/functions to assess procurement needs, analyze requirements, specifications, and demand forecasts to determine the most suitable procurement strategies and solutions in partnership with cross-GPO pillar teams.
- Partner with cross-pillar GPO teams to advise product areas/functions on procurement-related programs across category, sourcing, supplier, contract and risk management functions.
- Collaborate with product areas/functional partners and category managers to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in procurement processes. Provide insights and strategies to optimize spending while maintaining quality.
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