Sr Manager Procurement - Madison, Nj/Nyc

Position Purpose: To be successful in this position, experience with procurement and the ability to interpret, review and negotiate contracts. Communication skills, oral & written, is absolutely required, as well as the ability to foster strong relationships coupled with excellent customer service skills. A strong commitment to deliver results, managing deadlines, attention to details, customer service focus, and the willingness/enthusiasm for accepting responsibility and accountability are required.

Key Job Activities:

• Manage the entire procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and order fulfillment

• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers

• Responsible for working with procurement business partners leadership to align category management vision with procurement priorities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and specifications for procurement needs

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, track savings, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Source intelligence to create category deep dives and strategic recommendations

• Consistently deliver a balance of analytical rigor and storytelling in every single output and communication, always being prepared to convey insights and influence with a strong point of view

• Ensure the procurement process and policies are applied. Partner with the business stakeholders to identify and coordinate purchases.

• Initiate and complete transactions in systems such as ServiceNow and Coupa. Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.

• Advise the business / function on procurement policies, processes and best practice, providing support as required.

• Administer procurement systems and perform spend analytics as required.

• Manage the procurement lifecycle (RFI/P/Q, Renewal Process) for the specific business unit or sourcing category.

• Communicate information to manager, team members, project managers, and suppliers by telephone, in written form, or e-mail.

Qualifications:

• In-depth procurement category knowledge (IT, Marketing)

• Experience with Procure-to-Pay system a must. Coupa preferred.

• Min. 7 years purchasing experience, including interaction with purchasing and contract systems

• Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.

• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility

• Excellent MS Office application (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook) and reporting skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly analytical

• Ability to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledge

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act independently

• Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues/customers

• Ability to manage deadlines and service levels in a transactional environment

• Strong attention to details

• Ability to manage a complex workload

• Bachelor's degree required