Leadthe day-to-day operation and continued development of the company'sprocure-to-pay environment.
Oversee purchasing activities and negotiatecontracts to ensure a cost-effective and efficient procurement process.Establish relationships with vendors and develop purchasing strategies toacquire goods and services while adhering to budget constraints.
· Createstandards and protocols for the company's purchasing processes.
And continuouslyevaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-savingopportunities and process enhancements· Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Procurementbuyers and analysts, which includes establishing clear roles, service levels,work queues, escalation paths, and performance expectations· Builda customer-oriented service culture focused on responsiveness, accuracy,control, and continuous improvement· Identifying,evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability,cost-effectiveness, and adherence to ethical and sustainability standards· Oversee procurement intake, requisition andpurchase-order support, catalogs, supplier onboarding, vendor master-datacoordination, reporting, compliance, and issue resolution· Partnerwith Category Management to move Procurement from a transaction-focusedfunction to a strategic, data-driven organization· Negotiatingcontracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, payment terms,and mutually beneficial agreements· Analyzeprice proposals, financial reports,



and other information to determine areasonable price· Conduct market research and analyze industrytrends to support procurement decisions· Collaborating with internal stakeholders tounderstand their requirements and align procurement activities withorganizational goals· Managingsupplier relationships, including ongoing performance evaluation, issueresolution, and fostering long-term partnerships· Createstandards and protocols for the company's purchasing processes.
And continuouslyevaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-savingopportunities and process enhancementsRequirements· Bachelor'sdegree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field· 5+years as purchasing manager· 7-10years of procurement experience· Strongteam leadership and people development skills· In-depthknowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and best practices· Demonstrableexperience in the North American market and familiarity with local suppliersand sourcing channels· Strongskills in budgeting, cost optimization, and negotiation techniques.
· Knowledgeof vendor management and source-to-paysystems· Ananalytical mind with excellent communication and interpersonal skills· Abilityto work collaboratively with cross-functional teamsBenefitsLife Insurance.Private medical insurance and preventative care.Legal benefits.Christmas bonus (above law).
Savings fund (above law).
Profit sharing (PTU).
Vacation days (above law).
Vacation premium (above law).

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