Sr Manager Procurement - Madison, NJ/NYC

Anywhere Real Estate$100K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of procurement experience including working with purchasing and contract systems
  • In-depth knowledge of procurement categories (IT, Marketing)
  • Experience with Procure-to-Pay systems, preferably Coupa
  • Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.) are preferred
  • Strong analytical skills and confident problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing and order fulfillment
  • Evaluate and establish relationships with vendors and service providers
  • Align category management with procurement priorities through collaboration with leadership
  • Analyze procurement data for trends, savings, and performance metrics
  • Deliver communications that combine analytical insights with storytelling
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes
  • Initiate transactions in procurement systems like ServiceNow and Coupa.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Support for achieving professional certifications
  • Engagement with diverse procurement categories
  • Opportunities for enhancing analytical and storytelling skills
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Purpose: To be successful in this position, experience with procurement and the ability to interpret, review and negotiate contracts. Communication skills, oral & written, is absolutely required, as well as the ability to foster strong relationships coupled with excellent customer service skills. A strong commitment to deliver results, managing deadlines, attention to details, customer service focus, and the willingness/enthusiasm for accepting responsibility and accountability are required.

Key Job Activities:
  • Manage the entire procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and order fulfillment
  • Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers
  • Responsible for working with procurement business partners leadership to align category management vision with procurement priorities
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and specifications for procurement needs
  • Analyze procurement data to identify trends, track savings, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Source intelligence to create category deep dives and strategic recommendations
  • Consistently deliver a balance of analytical rigor and storytelling in every single output and communication, always being prepared to convey insights and influence with a strong point of view
  • Ensure the procurement process and policies are applied. Partner with the business stakeholders to identify and coordinate purchases.
  • Initiate and complete transactions in systems such as ServiceNow and Coupa. Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
  • Advise the business / function on procurement policies, processes and best practice, providing support as required.
  • Administer procurement systems and perform spend analytics as required.
  • Manage the procurement lifecycle (RFI/P/Q, Renewal Process) for the specific business unit or sourcing category.
  • Communicate information to manager, team members, project managers, and suppliers by telephone, in written form, or e-mail.

Qualifications:
  • In-depth procurement category knowledge (IT, Marketing)
  • Experience with Procure-to-Pay system a must. Coupa preferred.
  • Min. 7 years purchasing experience, including interaction with purchasing and contract systems
  • Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.
  • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Excellent MS Office application (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook) and reporting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly analytical
  • Ability to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledge
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act independently
  • Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues/customers
  • Ability to manage deadlines and service levels in a transactional environment
  • Strong attention to details
  • Ability to manage a complex workload
  • Bachelor's degree required


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