Job Description

The role is responsible for managing the staff of procurement professionals insuring that Endicott direct purchasing needs are effectively and efficiently met or exceeded.

This role will actively participate in executing major contracts with numerous government agencies, Prime Contractors, and Commercial customers. They will manage the allocation of resources to ensure best possible supplier discounts and submission of cost, on time, for pricing proposals. This role is responsible to actively participate in supplier negotiations and establishment of agreements including, reseller, software licensing/maintenance/evaluation, consulting services, contract labor, subcontracts, NDA 's and teaming. They will negotiate legal terms and conditions, pricing and other considerations for major procurements. The primary responsibilities include:

Leveraging the value of the supply base through an innovative and collaborative approach with suppliers that minimizes costs and maximizes value to our customers

Working closely with the project teams to encourage and influence innovation from the supply base

Championing the Procurement function, acting as a sponsor/coach to others within the function and enhancing the reputation of Procurement with other functions

Lead and influence the identification of risks and opportunities for Procurement matters and is fully responsible for their management

Lead and influence the implementation of new business methods, processes and Procurement concepts to optimize the company and customer position

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Required Skills and Education

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience of category management in a complex and fast paced environment
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to translate complex procurement guidance into simple, straightforward and practical advice
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and persuasive skills
  • Experience leading a team of professionals
  • Ability to work at all levels in the organization

Preferred Skills and Education

• Demonstrated track record of delivering supplier cost saving, execution efficiencies and cash management strategies
• Project management skills
• CIPS Qualified or working towards qualification