Procurement Manager

Rosendin•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective supply chain within an assigned region. The role executes procurement transactions and plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews staff work related to procurement of supplies, equipment, and services, including technical and specialized procurement. As an integral part of the regional management team, the manager interfaces with corporate procurement to advance shared objectives and initiatives. The position supports regional estimating, business development, purchasing, and operations; manages relationships with regional vendors; oversees complex purchasing activity; and directly supervises regional or divisional procurement employees. Travel may be up to 50%. Work is conducted primarily indoors, with occasional exposure to jobsite noise and varying environmental conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field; education, training, and relevant experience may be combined.
At least 10 years of purchasing experience in electrical procurement.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction.
Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, and accounting.
Negotiation, networking, and numerical skills, with attention to sustainability, risk management, and ethical issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated supervisory skills.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Oral and written communication skills appropriate to the position.
Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the flow of regional project estimates, bid and award information to corporate procurement for coordination with national account partners.
Coordinate group purchases within the region among divisions and corporate procurement.
Facilitate corporate initiatives with regional procurement, field, project management, estimating, and operational leadership staff.
Support the local lead estimator with quotations for lighting, gear, technical material packages, and commodities.
Work with Business Development to engage appropriate vendors for budgeting or design-build proposals.
Review and provide final sign-off on lump-sum purchase orders, including reviewing terms and conditions and coordinating purchases with corporate procurement.
Evaluate and communicate new product introductions to field, project management, estimating, and operational leadership staff; coordinate presentations with manufacturers, representatives, and distributors.
Provide operations teams with product pricing, availability, and market trend information.
Interpret and communicate procurement procedures, help departments initiate requisitions and orders, and resolve order issues.
Maintain and revise departmental policies and procedures and report minority business participation.
Represent the department at meetings with management, staff, vendors, external agencies, professional organizations, and other groups.
Directly supervise regional or divisional procurement employees, including conducting performance evaluations and providing mentorship, coaching, and training.
Manage relationships with regional vendor partners, including distributors, representative agencies, manufacturers, rental companies, and OEMs.
Maintain vendor contact regarding orders, merchandise, new products, and market conditions; interview sales representatives and vendors to develop supply sources and secure favorable terms.
Identify WMBE firms as potential suppliers.
Obtain product or service information from vendors, including price, availability, and delivery schedules; evaluate quality and suitability and compare cost and quality before purchase.
Prepare and distribute complex or technical bid invitations and requests for proposals, including requirements for logistics, warehousing, kitting, cutting, and packaging; analyze bids and recommend awards advantageous to Rosendin.
Process difficult and unique purchasing transactions in accordance with applicable laws and Rosendin policies and procedures.
Assist departments with specification development and draft requests for proposals.
Review, analyze, and approve purchases awarded to a non-low bidder, ensuring justification and policy compliance.
Review, analyze, research, and approve noncompetitive purchases.
Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Address defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality-control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of deficiencies and take corrective action.
Perform other duties assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.