Procurement Manager - Maintenance and Repair

Flynn Group•Independence, OH

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Flynn Group, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees work from the office four days per week, leaving Fridays to work from home. This setup cultivates casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together four days a week to collaborate and thrive, together! Our Vision for this Role As the Procurement Manager, you will focus on Restaurant Maintenance & Repair (M&R) and will be responsible for sourcing, category management and tactical purchasing activities across multiple areas of spend in collaboration with operations and cross-functional team members.

Requirements

You should be a creative, critical thinker with advanced problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities
You should be able to demonstrate analytical ability and have a sharp eye for numerical detail and ability to understand and discuss potential financial outcomes
You should be a results-oriented, “hands-on” individual with a high attention to detail
You should be able to influence outcomes, without direct authority, building a high-level of credibility in the process
You should have effective communication skills and experience partnering with various levels of the organization
You should have the openness to change, resilience and comfort with ambiguity in a high-energy, fast paced industry.
You should have 5-7 years of general procurement experience with 3-5 years directly managing Facilities and/or Construction categories
You should have 3-5 years of contract management experience
You should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred
You should be highly proficient in Office 365 environment, SAP experience a plus
Finally, you should bring an excellent sense of humor to the table – we like to have FUN!

Nice To Haves

If you have restaurant and/or foodservice experience, it is preferred
If you have any professional certification(s), it is preferred (i.e. CRFP, CPSM, APICS)
Project management skills are desired

Responsibilities

Identifying & Realizing Cost-improvement Opportunities
Developing and executing purchasing strategies for goods and services by conducting opportunity assessments, benchmarking, cost modeling and root cause analysis
Managing vendor relationships to maximize value and mitigate risk to the business
Building, maintaining and growing effective relationships across the enterprise
Acting as a business partner in support of strengthening market-level & Support Center operations
Leveraging a continuous improvement focus to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement team
Leading and mentoring associates, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Maintaining clear and effective communication with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and team members, ensuring everyone is informed and aligned with departmental goals.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work From Home Friday)
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On-Site Café
FUN Work Environment!