Manager, Indirect Purchasing - GID

Description

• Actively participate in the strategic and tactical negotiation of major indirect supplier contracts.
• Develop and manage the indirect sourcing process and provide oversight for the supplier life cycle management process.
• Provide support to purchasing leaders by g ather market Intelligence, identify major categories, analyze current spend and develop optimal Indirect Strategy Plan
• Deliver the strategy through supplier relationships & multiple projects (CAPEX, Service, Energy, Maintenance, T&L contracts)
• Monitor team performance against department standards and ensure that these standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Perform general management responsibilities such as hiring, performance management, performance reviews, individual development activities, etc.
• Investigate new supply markets to assess existing and new supplier capabilities to further strength cost reductions and supply rationalization.
• Partner with various departments to select the right suppliers to allow AESC to take advantage of the best cost/value products in the market.

Requirements

• Previous Six Sigma training, Black or Green Belt desired.
• 2+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Advanced degree in Business Administration or Purchasing Management.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, sourcing, or other relevant degrees.
• Experience in developing and implementing category strategies.
• Nationally recognized professional certification (Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager).
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Experience in implementing a source-to-pay framework with IT support on a global basis.
• Experience and proven track record in project management, collaboration with other departments, and driving supplier performance with new products and services.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external business stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and negotiation skills and experience in working in dynamic environment and tight deadlines
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing, sourcing, and contract management leadership, including global sourcing and indirect sourcing, on a global basis.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Hybrid, 2 days working remotely 3 days working in the office
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• 401K with company match
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance