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JOB OPENING #: 9648 POSITION TITLE: Manager, Global Procurement DEPARTMENT: Corporate Procurement
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POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
The Manager of Global Procurement is responsible for supporting the Director of Global Procurement by managing the department staff and participating in key contract negotiations. Direct activities related to the negotiation, purchase, and delivery of goods and services for Federated Hermes. This includes the management of vendor contractual relationships to ensure that the organization receives maximum benefit in terms of price, quality, and reliability. Provide procurement guidance to the organization, complying with corporate policies and initiatives, and will recommend corrective action to resolve contractual issues. Interact with the Legal Department and prioritizes their assistance with contractual review.
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MAJOR DUTIES:
Provides support to the Director of Global Procurement by managing the department staff and participating in key contract negotiations.
Responsible for directing activities related to the negotiation, purchase, delivery of goods/services, and timely invoice processing for Federated Hermes.
This includes the management of vendor contractual relationships to ensure that the organization receives maximum benefit in terms of price, quality, and reliability.
Responsible for providing procurement guidance to the organization, complying with corporate policies and initiatives, and will recommend corrective action to resolve contractual issues.
Contribute to the on-going development of procurement policy, procedures, and systems to provide a framework for a professional procurement service which satisfies customers needs and complies with corporate, compliance, and audit requirements.
Develop, maintain and regularly review procurement practices of customers, as assigned, (both internally and throughout the supply chain) and where possible improve these to promote the achievement of best value, including carrying out activities to gain assurance that standards and procedures are being adhered to by staff.
Develop and train department staff to achieve compliance with the Procurement Controls, enterprise systems platforms, and Practices and to ensure they assist internal customers with the goal of achieving optimal value in all vendor relationships.
Manage assigned activities associated with major capital and revenue procurement transactions (RFPs, contractual process, purchase order process including invoice processing) to receive maximum benefit.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, tools, and workflows across the organization.
HOURS/LOCATION:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (overtime as required)
Federated Hermes Tower - Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hybrid (office/remote)
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:
Excellent relationship management skills.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels and functions both internal and external to the department.
Ability to translate and explain pertinent information between technical and non-technical parties.
Ability and experience in negotiating with technology vendors and other third party suppliers.
Demonstrated ability to understand, review and modify contracts and statements of work to ensure that they are in compliance with minimum requirements.
COMMENCEMENT DATE: 03/06/2026
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
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As part of the firms equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices or beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.
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