Sr Manager Procurement - Madison, NJ/NYC
About The Position
The Sr Manager Procurement is responsible for managing the entire procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and order fulfillment. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to interpret, review, and negotiate contracts, and foster strong relationships with excellent customer service. A commitment to delivering results, managing deadlines, attention to detail, and accountability are essential. The position involves collaborating with internal stakeholders, analyzing procurement data, and ensuring adherence to procurement policies and best practices. The role also includes initiating and completing transactions in systems like ServiceNow and Coupa, and managing the procurement lifecycle for specific business units or sourcing categories.
Requirements
- In-depth procurement category knowledge (IT, Marketing)
- Experience with Procure-to-Pay system a must. Coupa preferred.
- Min. 7 years purchasing experience, including interaction with purchasing and contract systems
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Excellent MS Office application (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook) and reporting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly analytical
- Ability to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledge
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act independently
- Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues/customers
- Ability to manage deadlines and service levels in a transactional environment
- Strong attention to details
- Ability to manage a complex workload
- Bachelor's degree required
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.
Responsibilities
- Manage the entire procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and order fulfillment
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers
- Responsible for working with procurement business partners leadership to align category management vision with procurement priorities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and specifications for procurement needs
- Analyze procurement data to identify trends, track savings, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Source intelligence to create category deep dives and strategic recommendations
- Consistently deliver a balance of analytical rigor and storytelling in every single output and communication, always being prepared to convey insights and influence with a strong point of view
- Ensure the procurement process and policies are applied. Partner with the business stakeholders to identify and coordinate purchases.
- Initiate and complete transactions in systems such as ServiceNow and Coupa. Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
- Advise the business / function on procurement policies, processes and best practice, providing support as required.
- Administer procurement systems and perform spend analytics as required.
- Manage the procurement lifecycle (RFI/P/Q, Renewal Process) for the specific business unit or sourcing category.
- Communicate information to manager, team members, project managers, and suppliers by telephone, in written form, or e-mail.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
