As a member of the IT Management Team, you are responsible for managing, developing, and leading a team of employees. Your role includes leading the specific functional responsibilities of your team, which involves overseeing team performance and deliverables. However, your role as a leader within our organization requires more than the management of resources and day-to-day operations. As a steward of the company, you are charged with the development and execution of your team's strategic vision and plan and ensuring that your team's actions align with the larger goals of the company and the IT Division.
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IT Procurement Manager leads and manages enterprise-level purchasing and billing functions. The chosen candidate will oversee the end-to-end management of purchase forecasting, order management, and vendor coordination. They will work closely with IT teams to assess and identify equipment procurement needs based on warehouse, depot, and corporate initiatives. The IT Procurement Manager will also research suppliers & coordinate and direct the process for sourcing equipment. Additionally, they will collaborate with leadership and IT teams to negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements.
As the primary conduit between your employees and upper leadership, your role in communicating and modeling the values and guiding principles of our company culture is of vital importance. All members of IT Management should strive to consciously and consistently foster a culture of engagement, trust, and "open door" communication.
Job Duties/Essential Functions- INTEGRITY: When achieving benchmarks and goals, use methods/strategies that are consistent with the Code of Ethics and the Standard of Ethics for Managers and Supervisors. Always leads by example. Appropriately handles employee concerns and follows through to resolution.
- MEMBER SERVICE: Provides and ensures staff provides an exceptional member experience.
- ADMINISTRATION: Ensures proper department coverage (writing schedule and break aids if needed). Understands department budget, able to research and explain budget variances.
- MANAGING PERFORMANCE:Coaches and mentors employees to provide support and guidance. Has regular open and honest conversations with employees to discuss work performance and career development. Identifies learning opportunities to strengthen employee knowledge, skill and ability.
- COMMUNICATION:Regularly shares information with employees via meetings and one-on-one conversations. Successfully navigates difficult conversations with employees, members, and suppliers. Listens, expresses empathy and adapts to get points across. Addresses issues immediately to ensure a timely resolution and to avoid escalating the situation. Consistently demonstrates business knowledge during interactions with senior management.
- SELF-MANAGEMENT:Demonstrates sound judgment, taking a partner when necessary. Ability to maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation or in intense, hectic situations.
- INCLUSION: Encourages different approaches and ideas to work and to accomplish goals. Seeks employee input. Takes the time to get to know or reach out to candidates who show potential that may not come forward on their own.
- COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY: Takes measures to ensure employee and member information is kept confidential and adheres to IS security policy.
- Leads the purchasing and billing disciplines; managing a diverse set of expertise and processes.
- Establishes standards and policies for efficient and fair procurement practices.
- Monitors operations to ensure portfolio/department procurement milestones are met in alignment with approved budgets.
- Coaches and counsels employees on career development opportunities, path and options.
- Completes functional supervisory responsibilities including, but not limited to, capacity planning and scheduling, performance management, employee recruitment, talent identification and hiring.
- Oversees budgeting, metrics, and cost plans for purchasing and billing initiatives.
- Encourages employees to contribute to the success and high performance of the team by listening to and incorporating employee ideas and feedback, including thinking outside the box, when appropriate.
- This is a full-time management/leadership position (45+ hours per week).
- Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.
Non-Essential Functions- Assists in other areas of the department as necessary.
- Assists in other areas of the company as necessary.
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.- Same as essential functions
Experience, Skills, Education & Licenses/CertificationsRequired:- 3+ years Supply Chain experience
- Strong understanding of our Costco IT Inventory process and procedures
- Strong understanding of ServiceNow HAM/SAM
- Strong understanding of our Kent ITFC operations and inventory management
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills.
- Proficient in using procurement software and tools.
- Deep understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems.
- Capability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to achieving operational efficiency.
- Experience with our Fiscal Year and Period budgeting process.
- HIPAA Training and Supervisors Orientation (within 30 days of hire); Leadership Development 101 (within one year); Costco Pay Policies (within 90 days of promotion).
Recommended: - Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.
- Successful internal candidates will have spent one year or more on their current team.
- Successful internal individual contributor candidates will have been marked as "YES" to "ready/qualified to manage team(s) in Costco IT" on the Manager Readiness Survey by a member of their leadership within the last 12 months.
Other Conditions- Management will review the Job Analysis for this position prior to a job offer.
Required Documents• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Last two performance reviews
• Attendance records for current year (Do not include absences covered by paid sick/personal time,
FMLA or other protected absences.)
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Pay Range: - $137,000 - $200,000, Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) eligible
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
