Sr. Manager, Purchasing Jobs

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Sr. Manager, Purchasing position exists to lead the Buyer team, and to provide advanced Procurement support and consultative services to Business Leads and senior leadership. To do so will require collaborative work with the BSG (Business Services Group), internal support areas and management. The Sr. Manager will be accountable for the enforcement and carrying out of all purchasing policies and procedures in a manner that reflects professionalism and good stewardship; will provide daily leadership and guidance to the Buyer team by establishing work assignments and priorities, maintaining accurate and thorough documentation, and resolving work related issues.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Works closely with other Business Support Group Sr. Managers to ensure a collaborative and effective working relationship
Provides oversight for purchasing process design/improvement
Provides in-depth metrics analysis of prioritized activities
Is responsible for accurate and timely completion of purchase requisitions
Is responsible for accurate and timely processing of purchase order and vendor files
Ensures that the Preferred Vendor list, for all locations, is current and available
Helps resolve day-to-day work/vendor related issues, including delivery issues and invoice issues
When requested or directed, performs vendor negotiations, evaluates quality, and establishes delivery to meet client needs
Consults trade journals and other materials for new vendors, equipment, and technology
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Coaches and trains Buyers in all purchasing related duties
Assists management in the discovery, recommendation and implementation of new technologies and processes
Understands the workflow process (DocLink) to provide support/maintenance of statuses, approvals, process flows
Pursues on-going continuing education regarding procurement standards, best practices, and industry trends
Oversight of Ministry training on procurement processes
Performs other duties as assigned
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
Leads Buyer team
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office environment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Personal Characteristics:
Strong integrity and character-based leadership needed to provide accountability on financial stewardship and management issues
Detail-oriented
Curious, always pursuing new and deeper understanding
Must be a servant leader who maximizes strengths and maintains accountability in areas of needed development
Ability to handle stress associated with changing priorities and multiple tasks
Team-oriented
Process thinker (end to end)
Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
7-10 years of experience in Purchasing
Understanding of Focus on the Family’s mission, philosophy, values, and objectives
Advanced understanding of requisitioning, purchasing, and accounting procedures, establishing vendor schedules and documentation
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Previous experience in coordinating business processes is preferred
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
Ability to deal with stress from deadline pressure and multiple tasks
Ability to encourage and motivate personnel
Proficient in use of MS Office software, especially Excel; Great Plains and DocLink experience helpful
Attention to detail, self-starter, good follow-through
Ability to prioritize and schedule workload, work independently
Ability to work in a cross-functional team setting
Aptitude for problem solving
Ability to be forward thinking regarding business related solutions
Ability to train Buyers in all aspects of Purchasing
Ability to negotiate with vendors in a win-win fashion
Stewardship Requirements:
Implements cost reduction and efficiency improvements where appropriate
Salary Range: $83,196 to $95,157/yr.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Medical Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• AFLAC
• Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Retirement Plan

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

• Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

Helping Families Thrive! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.