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Softworld, a Kelly Company

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 Senior Manager, IT Procurement
 
 
 
 
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 Charlotte, NC, Hybrid 4 days a week onsite
 
 
 
 
 Onsite Requirements:
 
 
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 IT Procurement
 
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 Purchasing
 
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 Microsoft Office products
 
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 Job Description
 
 
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 Seeking a forward-thinking Sr. IT Procurement Manager with proven expertise in sourcing Information Technology and Warehouse Automation solutions. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in fast-paced environments and are driven to leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation.
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 Key Accountabilities:
 
 
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 Purchase materials and services, outside processed parts, components, tooling, and categories of items as assigned, ensuring lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved
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 Maintain timely and accurate knowledge of assigned categories and maintain accurate up-to-date cost records and analysis of trends
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 Generate and maintain accurate records according to established procedures for quotes, cost estimates, items, tooling, purchase orders, supplier performance, and commodity spend analysis, etc.
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 Develop and implement local category strategies where applicable, participate and lead cross functional local teams as appropriate, provide a comprehensive review of: categories, supply base, cost drivers, market trends, supplier rationalization plans, supply positioning, sourcing strategies, and strategic actions
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 Create and implement annual cost reduction strategies, including but not limited to: negotiate pricing ensuring the lowest price up-front, source new business per the approved commodity strategy, implement packaging and logistics improvements, etc. Identify potential commodity and/or supplier opportunity areas (e.g. standardization, supplier consolidation, new technologies, etc.), communicate potential opportunities internally and initiate activities to assemble appropriate resources to pursue opportunity areas
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 Lead supplier development initiatives to drive continuous improvement in the supply base, including but not limited to: managing the supply base for a given commodity, focus on continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and value. Identify and develop suppliers with innovative technologies that reduce cost and increase our competitiveness
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 Make periodic visits to suppliers, perform risk assessments, onsite surveys, periodic supplier performance reviews, supplier development plans, and resolve any invoice discrepancies
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 Maintain, re-evaluate, and develop robust risk management systems to promote appropriate competition and ensure suppliers continuity
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 Analyze, negotiate, and validate contracts and agreements and communicate appropriately with Legal Department for full approval
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 Manage direct reports when applicable by providing daily feedback, guidance and positive coaching
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 Other duties as assigned
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 Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree required and relevant experience in Purchasing
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 Certified or actively seeking certification in National Purchasing Management Association or similar
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 5+ years with direct IT procurement experience
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 Ability to interact with personnel at all levels internally and externally
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 Proficiency on computers, using Microsoft Office products, business intelligence, SAP and Oracle Fusion
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 Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills - written and oral to deal with a wide range of customers-both internal and external
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 Ability to travel 25%
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 **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
 
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 This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**
 
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Senior Manager, IT Procurement

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