Procurement Manager

Role Overview

• The Procurement Manager position is responsible for all Procurement for the organization.
• This includes supporting business lines by providing stellar customer service with their vendor needs.
• This includes gathering, coordinating, and providing cost analysis, cost negotiations, issuing RFP’s, RFQ’s and sole source needs as identified.
• This position will also work with CPO, Head of Facilities, business owners and various stakeholders on new contract and renewals.
• This position works independently with little guidance.
• Facilitate requirements and needs for RFP, RFQ and sole source requirements. This includes cost negotiation, commercial terms including caps on cost.
• Help facilitate the contract process with various stakeholders until completion.
• Manage contracts to support the Real Estate needs of the organization.
• Provide detailed analysis to the business lines with market options that may include landscapers, cleaners, snow plowing, landscaping and equipment needs.
• Work with various business owners throughout the organization to facilitate renewals or terminations based on business requirements.
• Manage and facilitate issue resolution when identified.

Requirements

• 5 + years Procurement experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School education combined with certifications from ISM, CTPRP and/or related work experience is acceptable.
• Detailed knowledge of cost analytics and negotiations.
• Knowledge of the principles of Procurement Management
• Ability of analyze market conditions and vendors in the market space at any given time.
• Skill in using personal computer, data management, spreadsheets, and word processing software in performing duties.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities; Ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, contractors, co-workers, and vendors.
• Effective facilitation and personal interaction skills appropriate to achieving objectives.
• Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial, or factual information derived from a variety of sources.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently with little guidance.

Benefits

• Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.