Manager - Purchasing

Position Information:

Job Title: Manager - Purchasing

Locations: Orange, CT or Boston, MA

Salary Range: $141,120 -$184,400; depending upon location and experience

Schedule; On Site, 5 days

The Purchasing Manager will work with a team of Buyers to lead procurement activities across Corporate functions, including Fleet, General Services, Security, and IT. Responsibilities include leading high-value sourcing events, evaluating proposals, negotiating commercial terms, selecting suppliers, driving cost-reduction initiatives, and maintaining high customer service standards.

·         Oversee and direct a team of Buyers to ensure timely process of high volume of material and services as requested by the Business.

·         Responsible for generating and maintaining various reports as required. Includes tracking and trending of performance measures.

·         Ensure compliance with controls and procedures.

·         Communication and share information with the internal Business units and within the Purchasing team.

·         Evaluate proposal for awards (PA) and approve tenders to ensure that the purchasing process has been followed.

·         Develop and maintain a high-performance culture, resulting in continued success by meeting KPIs and improved levels of service to internal customers.

·         Sets goals and challenges employees, provide staff with coaching, and feedback.

·         Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         8+ years experience as it relates to the job description.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of "e" enabled supply chain systems (e.g. SAP)

·         Knowledge of supply chain methodologies, models, and procedures.

·         Proven success in negotiating high-value and complex contracts for equipment and services.

·         Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

·         Ability to communicate concepts, data and recommendations to management.

·         Strong organizational and forward-planning skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

·         Advanced knowledge and proficiency in use of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, database and Internet applications.

·         Prior experience in the energy industry

·         Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a relevant field.

·         CMP, C.P.S.M, or equivalent certifications or working toward achievement is welcome

·         Experience with SAP supply chain systems  

·         Growth & Continuous Improvement

·         Initiative & Change

·         Focused on Results

·         Customer Centric (internal and/or external)

·         Communication

·         Collaboration

·         Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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