Procurement Category Manager, Indirect Materials
Pay Range:
- $120000 - $130000 / year
Our Perks & Benefits:_
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Performance-based bonuses to reward your contributions*
- Paid time off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, if eligible
- Retirement Plan (401k) with company-matched contributions
- Education Advancement, for employees and qualified dependents, via the Confie Enablement Scholarship Fund
- Fitness Reimbursement – up to $15/month for gym memberships
- Inclusive workplace through a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for personal or professional challenges, at no cost
- Extra Perks – optional plans for disability, hospital indemnity, health advocate program, universal life, critical illness, accident insurance, and even pet insurance
Purpose
Responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities related to the acquisition of goods and services of the Company within specified supplier categories assigned by the VP, Procurement. The specific supplier categories would include, but are not limited to, facilities and office-related services, construction, real estate, office-related supplies for our retail stores and offices. This includes developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, creating and running bids and tenders (e.g., RFI/RFPs), negotiating contracts, partnering with the internal business owners to optimize cost, manage risk, drive innovation, and manage supplier performance across the supplier category assigned by the VP of Procurement. Provide thought leadership in analyzing spending, identifying preferred suppliers, and collaborating with internal departments to meet business needs
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee all procurement activities within the indirect materials suppliers category, including but not limited to, real estate, facilities, construction, office supplies & equipment
Collaborate with the Chief Sales Officer's leadership team to build a procurement strategy
Lead all sourcing activities to select suppliers using data to assess the potential suppliers based on capabilities and costs (e.g., Total Cost of Ownership)
Identify and source new suppliers and vendors. Establish and update an approved vendor database, manage the vendor selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability
Conduct regular assessments of vendors' performance and risk & compliance management
Lead RFPs and conduct all vendor negotiations regarding contractual terms, payment terms, delivery, pricing, and/or baseline performance metrics
Track key metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and reduce costs
Develop and maintain constructive business relationships with key suppliers
Coordinate with the Procurement Team on the receipt of goods and services to ensure timely and effective procurement
Participate in the regular review and analysis of financial statements. Meet the Procurement Team's objectives by estimating requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
Ensure procurement compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and laws
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Utilize procurement management software
Continuously monitor industry trends and developments
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
7+ years of experience in a procurement role, preferably in a management capacity
Transactional procurement experience, bidding process, contract writing, supplier management, and administration
Ability to analyze and manage contracts at all levels
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen in all situations
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong negotiations and influential skills
Expertise in a wide range of Procurement systems (e.g., Zycus, Coupa, SAP Ariba, etc.) and digital procurement tools to enhance operational efficiencies
Intermediate to expert level understanding of software license metrics and software procurement trends
Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as RFP automation
Preferred Skills
Professional certifications, such as CPSM, are preferred
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
As permitted by applicable law and from time-to-time, Confie may use a computer system that has elements of artificial intelligence to help make decisions about your employment, including recruitment, hiring, renewal of employment, or the terms and conditions of your employment. Employees with questions about Confie’s use of these computer systems should contact Human Resources at employeerelations@confie.com