STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

About the position

This position may be filled at one of the following State Fund locations: Bakersfield, Eureka, Fresno, Glendale, Pleasanton, Redding, Riverside, Rohnert Park, San Diego, Sacramento, Stockton or Vacaville. Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Are you eager for a dynamic opportunity that keeps you at the forefront of emerging technology and high-profile projects? If so, come join us! State Fund's Enterprise Procurement unit has an exciting opening for a Business Partner Procurement Services Manager. In this role, you'll take the lead in managing our team of dynamic individuals who provide quality assistance and support to our business partners and facilitate the Contingent Workforce Program. We are seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to manage our Business Partner Procurement Services team. This role is responsible for overseeing the front-line staff who support internal stakeholders with procurement requests for strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and contingent workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of analysts
• Partner with business units to understand procurement needs and triage their requests
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the management of our Contingent Workforce
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the organization
• Effectively communicate to senior leadership and executive team
• Perform the full range of leadership duties that will contribute to the successful operations of the Business Partner Procurement Services unit within Enterprise Procurement
• Oversee the Contingent Workforce Management Program, the EP request intake system, and business partner outreach
• Participate in customer experience feedback sessions
• Serve as the lead for the unit's various operations

Requirements

• Proficiency with Oracle Purchasing and SAP Ariba Suite

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to effectively lead and facilitate group discussion in team settings
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
• Experience in procurement, including team leadership
• Experience managing contingent workforce programs
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage diverse stakeholder expectations
• Familiarity with Project Management principles
• Discretion in handling sensitive information
• Ability to influence or persuade others skillfully
• Ability to compile information and data from multiple sources
• Well organized and capable of multi-tasking
• Adaptable to manage ongoing changes or unforeseen projects as required

Benefits

• Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Legal Services Insurance
• Holidays
• Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave
• Flex Elect Reimbursement Program
• Wellness and Recognition
• Alternate Work Schedules
• Transit Pass Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Leadership Training
• Mentoring Program