Senior Procurement Operations Manager Jobs

4) Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in purchasing management

1) Review and manage SAP to ensure that up-to-date and accurate requirements are being generated

12) Lead Materials Management cost reduction activities and communicate cost savings philosophy to staff

19) Survey Purchasing’s internal customers to ensure services provided meet the organization’s present and future requirements

26) Manage, train, develop and motivate purchasing staff

2) Appropriate full-time work experience is mandatory (no students or fresh graduates please)

6+ years of proven experience in a global, matrixed environment sourcing direct materials or supply chain management

Experience operating in a manufacturing environment, specifically in sourcing and managing direct materials such as Packaging and Raw Materials

Experience with Sourcing/Procurement tools and methodologies, including RFPs, Cost Models/Should Cost/Clean Sheet, Negotiations, and Contracts

Demonstrated commercial acumen and exceptional analytical skills, highlighted by a proven ability to deliver significant financial results.

Systems – Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, and MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or Master’s degree or MBA (Preferred)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing management.

Proven leadership in purchasing management in a manufacturing environment

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is preferred

Responsible for the Procurement and Storeroom functions primarily at Arconic Tennessee Operations, Alcoa, TN

Structure, staff, lead and develop the procurement operations team at Arconic Tennessee Operations to meet business needs and deliver procurement objectives.

Reports to the Director of Procurement Operations, Global Rolled Products (GRP) & Arconic Extrusions (AEX) divisions.

Bachelor’s degreein business, economics, technology, finance, engineering, or supply chain management

Drive Procurement branding both internally and externally, including development and management of the Procurement website

Collaborate with Flagship end-users and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and specifications for goods and services

Develop performance analytics and reports for the procurement function as well as supplier key offerings and KPI’s

Collect and manage procurement activity metrics across the Flagship ecosystem of companies

Organize workshops, training sessions, and presentations to educate internal stakeholders about procurement processes, best practices, and benefits

Leads the deployment, management, and adoption of technology including managing Company processes via PrintStream.

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or related field of study or an equivalent level of experience in a manufacturing related industry

Prefer experience in a procurement and estimating leadership role within the direct mail marketing/print industry

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English

Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain information in logical and well-thought-out manner

Develops raw material strategies that support DMS business objectives and deliver reliable, cost-effective outcomes to customers, both internal and external.

Manage and mentor 1 to 4 category manager(s) one of which will focus on Brown-Forman Global Data Procurement.

Education: College/University (Bachelor’s or Equivalent); Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline

Experience: 4+ years’ experience in sourcing including experience procuring a broad range of IT hardware/software services

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Able to persuade, motivate and compel support for key ideas and initiatives, via persuasive discussions

Education: Master’s Degree (M.A., MBA or Equivalent); Business or Supply Chain

Spirits, beer, wine, beverages or food industry experience.

4) Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in procurement management

3) Understand and consistently execute all required legal documents covering assigned responsibilities

4) Meet all responsibilities and complete required activities with the highest level of integrity, collaboration and transparency

7) Manage all pricing action requests and negotiations, including information requests, quotes, value engineering efforts, timelines

9) Manage assigned categories and suppliers to lower or control costs and ensure supply

11) Schedule, manage, and coordinate regular supplier review documents and processes for the suppliers

Minimum 7 years of category management experience with multinational organizations. Previous experience with Manufacturing Equipment and Construction is an asset.

Proven experience in people, stakeholder and project management.

Ensure that appropriate Supplier Relationship Management programs are in place for strategic and critical suppliers in the concerned categories of spend.

Very strong analytic and negotiation skills.

Experience in contracting to include but not be limited to Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Amendments and NDAs.

Lead the supplier selection, risk assessment and contract negotiation process for key projects.

Lead global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators including pricing, cost savings, supplier rationalization, supply availability, and risk management.

Knowledge and experience of MRP and ERP systems, preferably Oracle systems.

Manage the supplier selection process in conjunction with Quality Assurance

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

5 yrs. experience in progressive procurement.

Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis.

Primary interface with internal stakeholders assuring accountability on task management.

Responsible for all communication to Leadership on timeline management.

Interface and resolution management for revision changes to internal and external stakeholders.

3) Change Management (Existing Product changes))

Create and manage project plans using Wrike software.

Coordinate with the Director of Supply Chain, Operations Planner, and Expeditor to determine and manage inventory needs.

3+ years’ experience in Procurement management

Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities

Develop, implement, and execute Supply Chain Management policies, procedures, and planning

Responsible for Inventory accuracy /management, Inventory Cycle Count process and for driving weekly inventory reconciliation activities

Thorough understanding of development, implementation, and budget management

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and life insurance coverage

As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will be entrusted with several responsibilities, including:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in leading procurement for a specific supply category.

Senior Procurement Manager - Marketing/ Professional Services/ IT Categories

Partnering with one or more Business Units (BU's) or commercial functions

Developing the procurement strategy for the BU(s) and leading sourcing and negotiation efforts in line with the strategy.

Collaborating with global category Procurement team members to optimize global buying power while addressing local business needs.

BA degree required. MBA preferred or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. English proficiency. Other language skills a plus. Global procurement experience.

Nature of duties will evolve over time to specific category management

Establish relevant internal and external communication to ensure effective management of global supply chains

Sells new ideas/methods through keen influence management and appropriate factual presentations

Lead RFP/RFQ events to achieve synergistic benefits, globally, regionally and locally

Strong analytical skills to review and develop action plans

Build and lead highly efficient sourcing, purchasing and category management teams.

Experience: a minimum of five years of packaging with expertise in dealing with packaging procurement

Leadership: Must have experience managing and dealing with a team before

Senior Manager of Procurement - Packaging

A competitive Salary + package will be on offer.

In conjunction with the VP of procurement, set goals and initiatives designed to deliver profitable growth in the category.

In-depth knowledge of logistics and transportation, specifically about reefer and cold storage requirements.

Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for coaching and supporting team members' growth.

Strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of building rapport and collaborating with carriers and internal stakeholders.

Role Overview: As the Senior Manager, Carrier Procurement

Detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy and data-driven decision-making.

A proven track record of successfully growing carrier networks and developing long-term partnerships with carriers specializing in reefer operations.

6+ years of proven experience in a global, matrixed environment sourcing direct materials or supply chain management

Experience operating in a manufacturing environment, specifically in sourcing and managing direct materials such as Packaging and Raw Materials

Experience with Sourcing/Procurement tools and methodologies, including RFPs, Cost Models/Should Cost/Clean Sheet, Negotiations, and Contracts

Demonstrated commercial acumen and exceptional analytical skills, highlighted by a proven ability to deliver significant financial results.

Systems – Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, and MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or Master’s degree or MBA (Preferred)

Provide insights and mapping of Supply Chain capabilities and demand to effectively manage risk

Strong systems knowledge. Experience working with ERP systems, SAP and SAP Ariba, preferred.

Proven ability to interact with management at all levels and to participate in setting strategic direction for the procurement team.

Partner with Supply Chain team members to develop the material requirements as it relates to volume, performance, and replenishment strategies

Minimum 8 years’ experience in cross-functional supply chain roles, preferably in the Consumer Products Group or Beverage sectors

Minimum of 5+ years as a supervisor or manager, or as leader of cross-functional project teams.

8-10+ years of work experience in procurement or vendor management

Partner with and management to provide oversight and reporting of vendor spend analytics, reporting, and recommendations

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement and supply chain management

P2P experience/general process knowledge required; experience in Oracle preferred

Manage Key Performance Indicators and monitor relevant productivity and operational metrics

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent – Focus in Finance or Supply Chain Preferred

Proven leadership and management experience

Manage Strategic Sourcing Processes for Operations, Supplies, Equipment, Services, Food & Beverage etc.

Establish and manage key supplier relations and supplier negotiations

Effectively lead and manage a team across Operations and Services

Must have great relationship skills and executive presence

Research and negotiate vendor agreements and contracts

Lead global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators including pricing, cost savings, supplier rationalization, supply availability, and risk management.

Knowledge and experience of MRP and ERP systems, preferably Oracle systems.

Manage the supplier selection process in conjunction with Quality Assurance

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

5 yrs. experience in progressive procurement.

Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis.