Senior Manager Procurement

Briggs & Stratton • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, Procurement, your role will be to serve as a business unit integrator and act as a central point of contact for our turf business unit on all supply chain related activities and projects. You will coordinate with various stakeholders, manage cost savings projects, and contribute to overall strategy development. #LI-MD1 #LI-Hybrid The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. You are the kind of person who is/has: Motivated by coordinating with various stakeholders, managing cost savings projects and contributing to overall strategy Able to influence without authority Exceptional communication skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field OR equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of seven years of experience in supply chain or related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive understanding of integrated supply chain management including principles, methods and practices related to procurement and/or purchasing - experience in new product development qualification and PPAP preferred
• SAP ERP experience preferred
• Prior supervisory/management/leadership experience in a business or purchasing/procurement environment preferred
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification preferred
• Ability to summarize complex projects & create summary presentations for executives that convey the critical factors in the project
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations and interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the corporation
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment and make critical decisions and think strategically
• Ability to lead diverse teams through complex projects
• Thorough understanding of how to select and build appropriate supply strategies based on operational needs
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Analyzing current and potential suppliers and developing strategic alliances with suppliers to maintain competitive pricing, flexible lead times and high standards of quality for a specific region or business unit
• Measuring the performance of the supply base and ensures reporting processes are in place
• Developing procurement strategies and conducting negotiations
• Leveraging total cost reductions and quality improvement recommendations
• Evaluating new material, supply and service developments
• Reviewing and interpreting supplier contracts
• Driving continuous improvement activities throughout the function
• As applicable: performing full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level