OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Procurement Solutions reports to the Vice President of Client Services and leads all aspects of the Procurement Solutions business, including a full team of Procurement Solutions practitioners to support and grow a portfolio of clients to meet revenue goals. The AVP of Procurement Solutions will be responsible for strategically leading the Procurement Solutions team to meet revenue goals through partnerships, sponsorships, and engagement opportunities. The AVP of Procurement Solutions develops and enhances the framework and infrastructure design of all staff members in executing growth plans while fully supporting existing clients. Additionally, the AVP of Procurement Solutions must be able to effectively work across departments to direct all aspects of the Procurement Solutions line of business. This is a leadership position virtually based that is integral to the organization's capacity to ignite emerging workforce solutions across the organization.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS (for each duty and function listed indicate % of time): - Formulate Strategy, Organizational Structure and Team for Procurement Solutions business, building the Practice and Organization. 25%
- Support Procurement Solutions business growth by examining the needs of existing customers, leveraging existing relationships and formulating the tactics to integrate these products and services into their current offerings. 20%
- As the business unit head, support AgileOne effort to either enhance our technology or create partnerships with other technologies and services that will enhance the value of our Procurement Support Solutions services to our current or prospective clients. 5%
- Lead or be a critical participant in presentations to prospective clients in response to their RFP so that Procurement Solutions (SOW, IC validation, NET, Risk Analysis etc.) can all be represented either as a bundled or unbundled suite of offerings. 15%
- Research new industry trends relative to Procurement Solutions and ensure that we are in line with or ahead of these trends in terms of technology and service offerings. 5%
- Monitor monthly performance of this unit and adjust through mid-course corrections as needed to keep on plan.10%
- Hire, train, retain a high-performance team and maintain a productive and supportive working relationship with the team members. Provide feedback and when necessary, correct problems. 20%
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:The primary duties of this position are performance and execution of business operational requirements of the Company. This position's primary duties include the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/# OF STAFF:Manages team members and provides support to direct reports so they may be effective application of their responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:Bachelor's degree with strong preference for an MBA or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:10-15 years in SOW, Procurement or Independent Contractor Management business leadership, interfacing with executives and top managers.
LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS (written & verbal):Excellent verbal, presentation skills and ability to write presentations and executive reports that justify expenditure for consulting services.
COMPUTER/SYSTEM SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Working knowledge of computers including Windows environments, email, and the internet. Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project and Visio. Ability to quickly learn proprietary technology.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:SIA SOW Certification preferable.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS (for each function listed, indicate % of time): - Scheduling meetings, talk with clients, colleagues, and business prospects 25%
- Booking travel arrangements, organize meetings 5%
- Presenting business reviews and other information to client and internal leadership 15%
- Recruit and hire staff 5%
- Train staff 20%
- Other job-related duties as assigned 50%
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ABILITIES:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
MENTAL DEMANDS (list below and indicate % of time): - Problem solving 30%
- Working with interruptions, organization 10%
- Analytical skills 30%
- Creativity 30%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (list below and indicate % of time): - Stand: 5 %
- Sit: 70 %
- Squat: 0 %
- Walk: 15 %
- Bend: 5 %
- Repetitive Motion: keyboarding 80%
- Climb: 0 %
- Twist: 5%
- Operate Equipment: 0 %
- Air and other public transportation Business Travel: 10%
- Driving: TBD
- Lifting (lbs): Less than 10 lbs - less than 5% lifting
- Percentage of time Low Lifting: 5 %
- Percentage of time High Lifting: 0%
- Carrying (lbs): 10-20 lbs
- Percentage of time Carrying: 5-20%
Benefits:
We are very excited to offer an array of benefit programs for our employees.
Internal staff hires working 30 or more hours per week will be offered robust plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident, LTD, pet discount coverage, legal coverage, identity theft, discount perks, and credit union. Most plans include a generous employer contribution in addition to the employee's contribution.
Eligible employees can enroll with an effective date on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. A minimum of 6 paid sick days are offered per year unless part-time or covered under a local ordinance that requires a greater number of paid sick days. In addition to 11 paid holidays, the Company offers Unlimited Flexible Paid Time Off to all eligible full and part-time employees, after the initial 90 days of employment, subject to management approval. Complete details about the FTO program are outlined in the FTO policy available upon hire.
The Company also offers a 401k program with an employer match, with employee contributions beginning the month following enrollment.
