Procurement Manager

Hillside • Rochester, NY

3h • $62,500 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Manager manages the acquisition of materials, goods, and
services, focusing on strategic sourcing, cost reduction, vendor negotiations,
and contract management to optizmize the supply chain. The Procurement Manager
develops purchasing policies, ensures compliance, and manages supplier
relationships. This position has oversight of buying staff, evaluation of vendor
performance, and develops procurement strategies to ensure quality and supply
chain sustainability.

This a full-time (40 hours) position, primarily on a Monday-Friday days
schedule. Flexibility for occasional weekends may be needed but is not expected.
This position is based at our 1 Mustard St office in Rochester, NY though there
is flexibility for this role to be hybrid after an initial training period.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role required
• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
• Knowledge of procurement and purchasing principles, policies and best practices.
• Knowledge of contract law, negotiation techniques, and vendor management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Skilled in financial and data analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to improve processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market and industry trends as well as volume incentive programs and take action to keep products, programs, and services in line with changing market conditions and customer needs.
• Responsible for overseeing contract negotiations and management related to contract performance with regard to the goods and services procured by the Purchasing Department.
• Act as a consultant to other department purchases of goods and services while always being mindful of the organization's commitment to fiscal stewardship and quality of products procured.
• Responsible for coordinating, distributing, and overseeing the workload of the staff as required by changing initiatives and work requirements.
• Provide direction and monitor cost savings and process improvement efforts in support of departmental/organizational goals and objectives.
• Research, select, and negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and managing policies and processes that provide effective and efficient product purchasing.
• Ensure Hillside policies, procedures, and all applicable government laws/regulations/guidelines are followed.
• Hire, train, and supervise purchasing agents and staff.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree