Procurement Manager - OPS

Aventiv

3d•$109,265 - $124,562

About The Position

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and services at optimal cost. This role demands a strong foundation in procurement strategy, effective vendor and team leadership, and a commitment to upholding company policies and industry regulations.

Requirements

Full understanding of procurement processes, sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation
Knowledge of effective sourcing strategies, market research techniques, and vendor selection processes to identify the best suppliers.
Familiarity with contract law, terms and conditions, and best practices for negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers.
Understanding of financial management, budgeting for procurement, cost-saving strategies, and managing procurement expenses within budget constraints.
Understanding of procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and industry standards, including ethical sourcing and environmental standards.
Strong negotiation skills to secure the best deals, pricing, and terms with suppliers while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
Ability to analyze procurement data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions that align with organizational objectives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including suppliers, internal teams, and senior management.
Ability to resolve disputes or conflicts with suppliers or internal stakeholders in a professional and solution-focused manner.
Ability to evaluate the total cost of ownership and identify cost-saving opportunities while balancing procurement goals and quality standards.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in business priorities, market conditions, adjusting strategies as needed.
Ability to handle multiple procurement activities and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
High School diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, budgeting, market analysis, and sourcing strategies.
Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar systems).
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in
Experience in managing budgets and cost-saving initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
5+ years of experience in sourcing & contracting goods and services.
Ability to operate independently as well as interact with suppliers, and internal or client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Keen ability to deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
Ability to understand and manage complicated operational details and communicate this clearly based on audience (client and/or internal partners).
Analytically adept with the ability to interpret complex data for informed decision-making and to assess results.
Proficient in MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel/financial analysis and planning.
Proven ability to understand, manage, and negotiate contract business & commercial terms during the contracting process with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Proven ability to build relationships, work well with people in a constantly changing environment, and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work.
Customer-focused attitude with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels; Excellent client interfacing skills.
Proven technical knowledge across some or all of the following procurement categories: IT, Facilities, and/or Corporate Services.
Demonstrated success in managing suppliers, negotiating and managing high-value contracts.
Previous experience in a services industry (e.g. professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing) is helpful.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and legal teams to ensure high levels of performance and service delivery.
Monitor vendor performance using KPIs and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, ensure legal compliance, and achieve cost-effective pricing.
Partner closely with stakeholders to align on timelines, vendor availability, and procurement processes.
Collaborate with internal departments (e.g. Finance, IT, Operations, Legal) to support broader business objectives.
Conduct market research to identify new vendors that meet stakeholder requirements aligned with business needs.
Execute vendor selection based on quality, cost, reliability, and strategic fit.
Identify potential risks related to vendors and develop mitigation strategies to avoid disruptions.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
Prepare and present reports on vendor activities, cost savings, and supplier performance to senior leadership.
Review of budgets and regular meetings with stakeholders to develop a sourcing calendar.
Lead execution of RFPs and other sourcing events.
Act as the main point of contact for sourcing projects in the category, including the qualifications of new suppliers.
Participate in value engineering projects to drive technical improvements within your categories.
Supplier performance monitoring and development.
Preparation of savings tracking and reporting for client leadership and stakeholder business units.
Tracking and presentation of project statuses.
Identify and problem-solve project risks/issues, escalating when necessary to resolve issues affecting our ability to deliver on client expectations.
Develop internal client relationships; facilitate communication between client business units, internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Provide leadership to buyers within the category and ensure effective work breakdown structure across projects.