Procurement Learning and Development Manager

Position Overview:

The Procurement Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Team on the implementation and on-going education of HIMPACT Buying System. They will train all new hires on the buying system as well as implementing the training schedule among all team members to learn all department demands, processes and reports. This role directly influences profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency by ensuring the right products are available at the right time and cost. Success in this position results in improved service levels, optimized inventory investment, and stronger supplier and customer relationships

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a scaled down buying desk and all associated functions
• Plan and administer training on an ongoing basis, both scheduled and ad hoc.
• Create, oversee, manage and facilitate team creation of training materials.
• Lead "buyers only" team meetings to promote team building through the open sharing of opinions and ideas.
• Analyze buyer performance in the buying system and provide guidance where needed.
• Document and refine best practices.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems and tools.
• Create or customize existing reports to support the buyers in their job function.
• Monitor all data that affects the buying system to ensure the buyers have the best possible data to place orders.
• Establish metrics to benchmark and track buyer performance for managing inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs related to service levels, inventory, and profitability.
• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions to stay on track with business goals.

Environment:

• Warehouse Office - approx. 65F - 75F

Schedule:

• 8am-5pm
• Monday-Friday

Compensation:

• $85,000 - $95,000

Experience:

• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree preferred (preferred fields: Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, or Accounting)
• Preferred: Proficiency in procurement software such as AWR, ASR, E3 (TRIM/SLIM), Manhattan/Sysco, or HIMPACT
• Preferred: Proficiency in purchasing and inventory systems (e.g., ERP tools) and spreadsheet software
• Preferred: Proficiency in English (written and verbal) to effectively communicate with associates and leadership

Skills:

• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders daily
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; project management
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies to all associates; driving for accountability of safe practices.
• Physical abilities: Ability to stand, walk and sit throughout your day; Walking on a variety of flooring such as carpet, concrete, tile etc;