Sourcing & Contracts Manager

Publix

Lakeland, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Aviation Industry, Business Administration, Business Law, Business Practices, Business Processes, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Communication Skills, Construction Design, Consumer Packaged Goods, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Finance, Food Safety, International Business, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Refrigeration, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Retail Operations, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Statistics, Strategic Planning, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lakeland, FL
POSTED
15 days ago



Required Qualifications
 
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, engineering, accounting or related analytical discipline or equivalent work experience
  • two years’ experience in purchasing or equipment/supply management
  • certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or ability to obtain within three years
  • strong knowledge of retail maintenance
  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
  • ability to multi-task
  • problem solving skills
  • analytical skills
  • knowledge of mathematics and statistical data analysis
  • listening and interpersonal skills
  • ability to appropriately handle highly confidential information and matters
  • ability to represent Publix in a professional manner at all times
  • intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • high degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
  • must have a willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends to meet business needs. Requires the ability to be on call 24 hours/7 days per week
  • ability to travel, including overnight stays and travel by air via commercial airline or the company airplane



Preferred Qualifications
  • Master of Business Administration or Master’s degree in Business or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • three years purchasing or equipment/supply management experience
  • basic knowledge of SAP
  • food Safety Certification
  • knowledge of purchasing and Publix Purchasing Methodology (including Category Review Process, Business Review Process, etc.)
  • knowledge of domestic and international business practices, business law, legal and regulatory requirements, accounting, and finance
  • knowledge of manufacturing, basic design, construction, purchasing and asset management methods and techniques
  • knowledge of a wide variety of industries (grocery retail operations, services, industry equipment), commodity markets (wheat, corn, soy, sugar, fuel, steel, aluminum, copper, plastics, etc.), and products purchased such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), supplies, packaging, equipment, parts, refrigeration, vehicles, etc
  • knowledge of Publix Retail Operations and organizational structure (Retail and Support)
  • contract and project management skills
  • ability to be innovative and challenge the status quo
  • knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
  • knowledge of Publix improvement methodologies
  • knowledge of Publix and business partners Initiatives
  • ability to develop a vision and plan strategically
  • ability to design processes
  • negotiation skills
 

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