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director - purchasing

purchasing manager

PMCo

<p><b>PMCO is hiring a Purchasing Manager in the Manufacturing industry near Long Island, NY!</b></p><p><b>Salary:</b> $95,000 &ndash; $120,000/year (depending on experience)</p><p><b>Shift:</b> Day Shift</p><p><b>Location:</b> Long Island, NY area</p><p><b>Benefits:</b> Full benefits package</p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>We&rsquo;re seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement activities for a precision manufacturing operation supporting aerospace and defense markets. This role is responsible for developing supplier relationships, managing contracts, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality material flow to support production goals.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develop and execute purchasing strategies for raw materials, components, tooling, and consumables</li><li>Source and negotiate supplier contracts (domestic and international) to ensure quality, pricing, and delivery requirements are met</li><li>Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to forecast material needs and maintain inventory levels</li><li>Manage preferred supplier lists, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with ISO/AS9100 procurement standards</li><li>Track and report purchasing metrics, including cost savings and on-time delivery performance</li><li>Collaborate with finance on budgeting, purchase orders, and cost-control initiatives</li><li>Lead and develop a small purchasing team and drive process automation and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li><li>5+ years of purchasing or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong negotiation skills, ERP experience, and knowledge of ISO/AS9100 standards</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $95,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Purchasing Manager

Gategroup

<div><div>We&rsquo;re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone&rsquo;s journeys better.</div>
Reporting the General Manager, the Buyer assists with purchasing all food products and supplies according to airline specifications and approved suppliers. Monitors days on hand to meet financial requirements, and well as inventory levels in the unit. Coordinates all deliveries to ensure on time delivery for daily production requirements. Monitors menus and meal cycle changes for purchasing requirements. Checks the accuracy of information received from the responsible unit(s).<div>
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:</div><ul><li>
$80,000-85,000/Per Year</li></ul><div>
Benefits</div><ul><li><i>
Paid time off</i></li><li><i>
401k, with company match</i></li><li><i>
Company sponsored life insurance</i></li><li><i>
Medical, dental, vision plans</i></li><li><i>
Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance</i></li><li><i>
Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans</i></li><li><i>
Employee Assistance Program</i></li><li><i>
Commuter benefits</i></li><li><i>
Employee Discounts</i></li></ul><div></div><div>
Main Duties and Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Using SAP or current ERP system including Materials and Production BOMs along with customer flight schedules to determine quantities of all customer-required food, beverage, and related menu components along with Kitchen Operational Materials.</li><li>
Follows appropriate forecasting and analyzing procedures of load factor trends to determine appropriate quantities of required product purchases, and to eliminate stock overages and shortages</li><li>
Monitors inventory, usages, waste, and stock differences of materials and assures all products are wholesome for customer use</li><li>
Assists units in generating and establishing an accurate daily requisition system which is monitored, and maintained monthly through cycle changes for any BOM and Forecasting errors</li><li>
Audits and ensures accuracy of purchase requisitions and purchase orders</li><li>
Monitors responsible units to assure that an accurate food, beverage and controllable materials inventory is kept</li><li>
Follows Purchasing and Control Policies and Procedures and assures follow up on vendor forecasts, movements, and shortages</li><li>
Participates in the corporate SPIRIT program along with any MIB or vendor managements system</li><li>
Understands and ensures compliance with TCM regional and corporate programs, policies and product specifications</li><li>
Ensures unit maintains and reports accurate product substitution log and ensures appropriate follow up actions due to impact on materials cost</li><li>
Ensures all Monthly KPI&rsquo;s are met up to an including, DOH, Food Cost, Material Controls (AVT) are met</li><li>
Consistently maintains a professional image in all relationships and interactions with suppliers, customers and other employees</li><li>
Audits requirement report to assure forecasting through the system as required.</li><li>
Assures involvement in EOM inventory Process to assure all materials are properly inventoried</li><li>
Assures cost of local materials are managed in system as access is provided.</li></ul><ul><li>
Performs special projects and other duties as required</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications</div><div>
Education:</div><ul><li>
A high school diploma or equivalent required</li><li>
College degree in related discipline or with experience in related discipline preferred</li></ul><div></div><div>
Work Experience:</div><ul><li>
1 to 2 years wholesale or multi-unit food purchasing experience required</li><li>
Minimum 1 year of experience in food safety control practices (GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP) and quality program control preferred</li></ul><div></div><div>
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)</div><ul><li>
General food knowledge</li><li>
Intermediate level Microsoft office tool skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required</li><li>
Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills</li><li>
Able to work with little supervision</li><li>
Detail oriented</li><li>
Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations a plus</li></ul><div></div><div>
 Language / Communication Skills:</div><ul><li>
Effective oral and written communication skills</li><li>
Effective listening skills</li><li>
Multi-lingual a plus</li></ul><div></div><div>
Job Dimensions</div><div>
Geographic Responsibility: na</div><div>
Type of Employment: Full-time</div><div>
Travel %: up to 10%</div><div>
Exemption Classification: Exempt</div><div>
Internal Relationships: all internal departments</div><div>
External Relationships: Suppliers and external customers</div><div>
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regular Office Environment, may spend some time working in food storerooms</div><div>
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: na</div><div></div><div>
Organization Structure</div><div>
Direct Line Manager (Title): Mgr, Central Purchasing or General Manager</div><div>
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): na</div><div>
Number of Direct Reports: 0</div><div>
Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0</div><div>
Estimated Total Size of Team: 1</div><div></div><div>
gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:</div><ul><li>
Thinking &ndash; Information Search and analysis &amp; problem resolution skills</li><li>
Engaging &ndash; Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People</li><li>
Inspiring &ndash; Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively</li><li>
Achieving &ndash; Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus</li></ul><div></div><div>
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position</div><div>
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:</div><ul><li>
We treat each other with respect and we act with <i>integrity</i></li><li>
We communicate and keep each other informed</li><li>
We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver <i>excellence</i> as a team</li><li>
We have <i>passion </i>for our work and we pay attention to the little details</li><li>
We foster an environment of <i>accountability</i>, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes</li><li>
We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it</li><li>
We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone&rsquo;s day better</li></ul><div></div><div><i>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.</i></div><div><i>
For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: </i><i>http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf</i></div><div></div><div>
We anticipate that this job will close on:</div>
11/09/2025<div></div><div><br>
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!</div></div>

Buyer, Ops

Bloomberg

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 The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
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  What's The Role
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 We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Buyer to join our New York-based Indirect Procurement team. You&rsquo;ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of goods and services, ensuring timely, cost-effective purchases that meet the needs of our internal stakeholders.
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 As a Buyer, you&rsquo;ll handle transactional purchasing across a wide range of indirect categories, maintain key vendor relationships, and support the procurement function through diligent order execution, data management, and continuous improvement of our purchasing processes. You will also play a key role in helping identify opportunities to optimize our buying channels, reduce manual effort, and drive increased efficiency across the procurement function.
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   Take initiative to independently define and implement best-in-class tactical buying strategies, establishing scalable procedures and frameworks that align with organizational procurement goals.
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   Act as a proactive owner of the tactical buying function, identifying gaps in existing processes and leading the development of streamlined workflows and documentation to support purchasing excellence.
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   Demonstrate strong autonomy and ownership by driving continuous improvements and independently spearheading initiatives to optimize indirect procurement operations and reduce manual workload.
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   Engage with suppliers for quotes, product information, and order follow-ups
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   Process tactical purchase requests and convert them into accurate purchase orders
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   Identify opportunities to improve buying channel usage (e.g., catalogs, punchouts, P-cards), reduce manual transactions, and promote process standardization
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   Contribute to initiatives that drive process improvements and operational efficiency
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   Ensure timely order placements and deliveries to meet stakeholder needs, improving purchasing cycle times
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   Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Sourcing, and Procurement Operations to ensure seamless order-to-payment workflows
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   Ensure purchases comply with internal procurement guidelines and policies
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  You&rsquo;ll Need To Have
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   2-4 years of experience in a Buyer or Procurement Coordinator role, preferably in indirect procurement
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   Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba)
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   Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling transactions and data
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   Excellent organizational and time-management skills
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   Ability to prioritize and manage multiple purchasing requests simultaneously
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   Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective vendor and stakeholder engagement
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
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   Familiarity with purchasing best practices and procurement policy frameworks
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   Experience in a financial control driven environment.
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   Previous experience working with IT hardware and software resellers and/or managing software.
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   Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
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   Knowledge of indirect spend categories such as marketing, facilities, or IT
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   CPP / CIPS / CPM certifications
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   Experience supporting contract and vendor documentation processes
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 Salary Range = 75000 - 85000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus
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 The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
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 We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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Procurement Buyer - Source to Pay - Finance & Administration

Crown Equipment

<div><p>Company Description:</p><p></p><p><br>
Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world&rsquo;s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.</p><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job Posting External</b></h2></div><div><p><b>
Job Duties:</b></p><ul><li>
Purchase Raw Materials and Finished Parts - Place purchase orders with suppliers to support production, service, and project requirements while complying with Purchasing International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures. Ensure correct pricing is used when issuing orders, including sizing orders to obtain optimum price breaks and minimal set up costs while maintaining acceptable inventory levels and minimizing obsolescence risk. Gain approval from appropriate management for special orders and major purchases. Work closely with suppliers monitor their ability to meet delivery dates, reschedule purchase orders and resolve any supply issues with support from the Sourcing Specialist. Provide forecasts and other relevant information required by suppliers to support company&rsquo;s requirements. Monitor past due orders and work with suppliers, receiving and accounting to resolve issues.</li><li>
Shortage Management - Monitor overdue parts and potential supply issues, and act with a high sense of urgency to resolve, working closely with the supplier, Sourcing Specialist, service, and production personnel. Be able to raise critical issues to Supervision and/or management in an effort to obtain additional help expediting and to alert management to potential business interruptions. Investigate root cause of supply issues and work with appropriate company or supplier personnel to implement preventative action. Communicate timely updates on estimated delivery due dates to production planners and service planning teams.</li><li>
Planning Analysis / Inventory Management - Monitor and adjust planning parameters to minimize inventory while providing high levels of service given lead time and reliability of supplier. Analyze actual demand, trends, and forecasts, and adjust inventory plans accordingly. Identify forecast and demand plan issues and work closely with the Master Schedulers and Demand Planners to resolve. Investigate causes of slow-moving inventory, implement preventative action, and dispose of obsolete inventory in a cost-effective manner.</li><li>
Miscellaneous - Attend department, staff, supplier, production support, and product team meetings. Initiate and lead meetings to discuss scheduling and product status. Prepare periodic reports to inform managers of supply and inventory issues. Collaborate with Suppliers, Purchasing and Operations. Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Less than 2 years related experience</li><li>
Associate degree (Supply Chain or Business)<ul><li>
Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED</li></ul></li><li>
Very little to no travel &amp; Overnight stays unlikely</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or two-year degree along with three to five years of prior experience in material control, planning or purchasing.</li><li>
A firm understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), with SAP experience.</li><li>
Good computer experience, including excellent spreadsheet skills.</li><li>
Effective oral and written communication skills.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Work Authorization:</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.</p><p><br>
No agency calls please.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation and Benefits:</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.</p><p>
EOE Veterans/Disabilities</p></div>

Buyer Planner 1

Bon Appétit

<p></p><div><p><b>Position Title: Cafe Manager</b></p><p><b>
Salary: </b>80,000-85,000</p><p><b>
Other Forms of Compensation:</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Our Passion is Food!<br>
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At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!</p><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job Summary</b></h2>
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Job Summary:</b><b>
</b></p><p><b>The Director of Dining Services</b> is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice-related activities; including care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department</li><li>
Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account</li><li>
Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems</li><li>
Prepares and manages annual budget</li><li>
Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.</li><li>
Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred</li><li>
Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control</li><li>
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation</li><li>
Previous P&amp;L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable</li><li>
Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills</li><li>
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>
Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels</li><li>
Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills</li><li>
Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet</li><li>
ServSafe&reg; Certified</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>
Apply to Bon Appetit today!</b></p><p><i>
Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.</i></p><p><b>
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story</b></p><p><b>
Associates at </b><b>Bon Appetit </b><b>are offered many fantastic benefits.</b></p><ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Life Insurance/ AD</li><li>
Disability Insurance</li><li>
Retirement Plan</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)</li><li>
Associate Shopping Program</li><li>
Health and Wellness Programs</li><li>
Discount Marketplace</li><li>
Identity Theft Protection</li><li>
Pet Insurance</li><li>
Commuter Benefits</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Personal Leave</li></ul><p>
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.</p><p><b>
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.</b></p><p><b>
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.</b></p><p>
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</p><p><b>
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.</b></p><p><b>
Req ID:</b> 1476183</p><p>
Bon Appetit</p><p>
BRYAN GONI</p></div>

Cafe Manager

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

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  The Est&eacute;e Lauder Companies Inc.
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 is one of the world&rsquo;s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company&rsquo;s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Est&eacute;e Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M&middot;A&middot;C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
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 The role is responsible for contributing to various Indirect Procurement objectives in order to realize maximum benefit to the business. This position will work with various stakeholders and cross&hybull;functional teams across Brands and/or Regions on spend management initiatives. This position will implement category&hybull;specific strategies, drive strategic sourcing activities, and build supplier relationship management programs for various categories of indirect spend.
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 Additionally, the role will work directly on the identification, tracking and management of savings/value across regions or globally. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional and team player, with demonstrated successful experience in Procurement, preferably in indirect categories of goods and services.
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   Realizes maximum benefit to the business by implementing category&hybull;specific supply strategies, ensuring that products are specified and optimized with the best supplier input and capabilities and using all demand&hybull;sided opportunities with selected suppliers
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   Develops category strategies on a global, regional or local level in close alignment with stakeholders, including demand related approaches
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   Plans and leads sourcing projects on a global, regional, local and/or multi&hybull;site level, engaging stakeholders and the required cross&hybull;functional resources
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   Lead contract discussions with legal, implement contracts and capture them in the system
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   Identifies any challenges to efficient flow of materials and services and recommends operational improvements and/or develops tools to drive efficiencies
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   Develops, leads and implements local/regional/global supplier relationship programs in close alignment with stakeholders
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   Actively drives compliance of the category strategies and sourcing projects with the ELC Procurement Policy, Directive, Guidelines and local Procurement SOPs as well as legal and regulatory requirements
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   Contributes maximum value to the business through better strategizing, structuring and organizing the supply of the assigned categories, including selecting the "right" supplier base
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   Evaluates and defines the supplier base and secures capacity, plan implementation (timeline, resources, cost, ...) and align stakeholders
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   Drives execution of and compliance with the agreed category strategies
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   Supports regional and/or local sourcing projects related to the assigned categories by giving guidance, providing methodologies and sharing any other relevant expertise
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   Continuously monitors external market conditions and understands their potential impacts on supplier pricing or service levels
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   Plans and conduct suppliers business reviews including KPI and metrics reporting
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   Participates in special projects as requested
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   Builds capabilities of other team members
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   Microsoft Office, SAP Suite Applications
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   Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
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   Strong analytical skills
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   Advanced Degree highly preferred
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   Professional Procurement Certification preferred
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   Previous work experience in a Procurement&hybull;related field strongly preferred
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   4+ Years Minimum Experience
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   5% Travel
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  Pay Range
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 The anticipated hourly range for this position is
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  $74,000.00 to $110,000.00.
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 Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Hourly range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.
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Global Indirect Procurement Assistant Manager

American Express

<div><p>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
</p><p>Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
</p><p>Global Supply Management (GSM) is responsible for helping Amex enhance the purchasing power of over $11B annual third party spend. We provide strategic consultation to the business and provide end-to-end procurement services. We improve the purchasing power of the Company to drive the best value from our supplier base which then frees up investment capacity for the Blue Box. GSM, together with our business partners, manages the supplier strategy for the Company, identifying and on-boarding new suppliers, realizing significant cost saves in addition to revenue generation relating to working with Global Commercial Services and Global Merchant Services to increase billings and merchant coverage and ensuring optimal user experience for Amex colleagues and suppliers.
</p><p>Strategic Sourcing and Business Enablement (SS&amp;BE) is responsible for helping Amex enhance its purchasing power with third parties, of which $3B is for Technology category. The role of Category Director &ndash; Technology is expected to lead best in class Category Management in pursuit of developing global category plans to support business unit and enterprise objectives bringing the best expertise, quality, and innovations to American Express through our third-party relationships. The role has oversight and responsibility for leading Technology Strategy planning and negotiations for Technology categories such as Infrastructure, Software as a Service and IT Labor.
</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
</b></p><ul><li>Develop global category management plans to meet business objectives, understand spend profiles, develop sourcing strategies, and complete industry benchmarking analysis.
</li><li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with business partners to understand key business strategies, objectives, priorities and opportunities.
</li><li>Prepare presentations and dashboards for internal partners and suppliers to meet enterprise objectives, enhance capabilities, protect the brand, realize saves, influence demand and drive other profit benefits to support growth.
</li><li>Initiate and drive strategic activities across the global category that have major impact on revenue and profitability.
</li><li>Negotiate key deals and contracts and complete supplier assessments and selections through RFx activities.
</li><li>Key contact to senior and executive management and primary Relationship Lead across various business units and categories.
</li><li>Partner across SS&amp;BE team to bring global value chain perspective and enterprise mindset to deliver significant value and savings to the enterprise.
</li><li>Create a culture of strong critical thinking, financial analytics, external marketplace focus and partner closely with business units to influence and help drive key, strategic business decisions.
</li><li>Collaborate with business leaders and the SS&amp;BE Source to Contract team to ensure efficient and effective delivery of contracting activities.
</li><li>Cultivate partnerships with internal teams that support execution of the Category Plan and negotiations, including International Category teams, Third-Party Lifecycle Management, Finance, and the General Counsel&rsquo;s Office to ensure synchronization of priorities to meet shared goals.
</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li>Understanding of end-to-end procurement process and/or the Technology category is preferred.
</li><li>Strong track-record in people leadership &ndash; able to mentor, coach and develop immediate team and structure work to effectively prioritize and deliver high-quality output from an inclusive work environment.
</li><li>Highly driven to collaborate with colleagues and business partners globally with a passion for enterprise thinking and partnering across multiple levels.
</li><li>Excellent people and communication skills, including relationship management, negotiation, influencing, strategizing, planning and presentation.
</li><li>Proven track record of data analysis and critical thinking to develop insights and recommendations, as well as developing presentations for senior audiences.
</li><li>Ability to manage day-to-day business priorities along with long-term strategic deliverables.
</li><li>Passion for using analytics to develop insights and recommendations, solve business challenges, improve customer experience, and drive bottom line results.
</li><li>Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity and rapid change.
</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Masters Degree preferred
</li></ul><p></p><p>Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 annually + bonus + benefits
</p><p>The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we&rsquo;ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
</p><p>We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
</p><ul><li>Competitive base salaries
</li><li>Bonus incentives
</li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
</li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul><p>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
</p><p>American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
</p><p>We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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</p><p>Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.</p></div>

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