We need an IT Procurement Manager - Indirect

Rate: $55/hr on W2

Hybrid Onsite

Job Summary

The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing procurement activities, ensuring low total cost of ownership and high-quality procurement of related goods and services needed to meet the needs of Benjamin Moore. The candidate will report to the Indirect Procurement Sr. Manager and will be responsible for commercial and service criteria and contracts in alignment with corporate policies and procedures, which ensure competitive pricing and overall total cost of ownership, and fully protect the company against missed deliveries, shortages, and outages, poor material quality, and other performance issues that might adversely affect Benjamin Moore. The candidate will work closely with the Contract Manager to execute contracts and agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to lead sourcing projects that deliver desired results, mitigate business risk, and drive efficiencies.
• Negotiate with suppliers to execute Supply Agreements that achieve the lowest total system cost and are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, are in alignment with business stakeholders)
• Responsible for contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements.
• Develop supplier base and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Communicate and mitigate market changes; develop and recommend alternative sourcing options.
• Perform data analysis for sourcing projects.
• Analyze, develop, and deliver timely cost information. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities. Work closely with key stakeholders and the procurement contract manager
• Performs other duties as required

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing
• Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in the InDirect Procurement field
• Previous people management experience
• Industrial manufacturing and/or Business Management experience preferred
• Experience in the use of ERP systems (SAP, ARIBA and Ironclad preferred)
• C.P.M. and/or CPSM certification