Supply Services Procurement Manager - Special Projects
4 days ago
Piscataway
Job DescriptionTitle: Supply Services Procurement Manager - Special Projects Work schedule M-F: 8am - 5pm or 9am-6pm Onsite /Hybrid/Remote: Onsite Monday-Thursday, Remote on Fridays Minimum Education:: Bachelors Degree required JOB DESCRIPTION: Manage and develop strategic plans for major projects, lead strategic negotiations and provide support/guidance for sourcing activities of Supply Services to stakeholders, including but not limited to Facility, MRO, Capital, Manufacturing & R&D supplies, Key Accountabilities: Follow the Global Procurement governance in all projects, adhering to GPPM (Global Procurement Policy Manual). Follow the CRMC (Contract Risk Management Committee) process. • Keep close contact and develop strong partnerships with category stakeholders to better understand the business needs., • Engage senior leaders when there is a need to escalate any issues., • Manage ethical and professional relationships with vendors., • Support global and regional initiatives identified in the annual goal alignment., • Support procurement risk assessment and risk mitigation plans., • Quickly support spot requests from the Divisional or Global organizations., • Apply strategic sourcing principles and directly lead/manage procurement projects and special projects included but not limited to constructions and renovations, • Lead global contract negotiations , and track the effective contract execution and management in the assigned categories; making sure contracts are uploaded in the Ariba contract repository by the responsible party, • Support Tactical and Strategic sourcing initiatives, • Prepare tactical specifications, issue bid requests and review quotations, • Build and Lead RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Quotes), • Support the development of Capital Strategy by providing data analytic/insights and implementation of strategy when Global implementation is required, • Support relevant IP transformational/reimagined initiative, • Achieve or exceed the savings and simplification goals., • Support development of global strategy and long-range plans for the categories under responsibility., • Actively engage the global IP network , keeping them aligned, sharing best practices, tracking top projects, enforcing the category governance, and escalation processes., • Engage frequently and effectively with key Corporate stakeholders in E2E Supply Chain organization and be aware of key stakeholder strategies to ensure alignment in strategy execution, • Lead SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) programs and initiatives when assigned, • Lead QBRs (Quarterly Business Review) programs for Essential Suppliers, and initiatives as assigned., • Support the Global Procurement Digital Transformation, • Support spend analysis and apply spend analytics best practices for the categories under responsibility, by sub-category/geographical regions/supplier, as a base to develop category strategies. Do frequent deep dives in the assigned categories., • Support the CBS/POC processes to continue maximizing the effectiveness of this team, ie vendor creation, improvement with supplier payments., • Gain industry knowledge of best practices, processes, and technology trends to proactively support reporting and insights for category strategy., • Input data into sourcing databases, • Track Global sourcing KPIs and report them to the Global E2E Services & Supply Manager, • Monitor P2P process to ensure compliance with agreed payment terms Required Skills: • Strong Project Management skills for equipment / technology purchases (Capital Management) as well as Real Estate procurement., • Strong Business Analysis. Using business tools and information systems when solving problems and making decisions. Using data to support recommendations., • Strategic mindset - Understanding the difference between total value vs. cost saving when making decisions, • Negotiation skills. Planning and anticipation, demonstrates professionalism in all business settings and shows ability to control emotions, mannerisms, and communication style., • Teamwork and Relationship building. Being a team player when interacting with stakeholders and peers. Able to manage relationships at all levels of the organization, • Collaborative engagement with stakeholders., • Project management skills., • Setting Priorities, • Ability to work cross functional and cross regional., • Procurement Experience (FMCG) Minimal Qualifications • A minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or Science (or equivalent local university degree) in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering, or comparable STEM discipline is required., • A minimum of 6 (six) years of experience working within the Supply Chain, Engineering, and/or a manufacturing facility., • Strong Business Analysis- Utilizing digital tools when solving problems and making decisions. Analyze data to support recommendations., • Proficient in Microsoft and Google tools. Preferred Qualifications • · PMP certified, • · Knowledge of FMCG manufacturing processes AND/OR Warehouse Operation & Material Handling Equipment., • · Experiences negotiating capital equipment contracts, • · Experiences using AI & automation tools to increase daily work productivity #TB_PH #ZRCompany DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CAFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA