Procurement Manager

Description

Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an achievement-oriented Procurement Manager to join a well-respected company in the New Orleans, LA area. In the role, the Procurement Manager is responsible for leadership and continuous improvement of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to receipt. Assures material procurement activities drive timely receipt at optimum cost and quality. Initiates programs focused on supplier relations and preferred supplier initiatives. Participates and collaborates with all members of the management team to create and implement the company's strategic and business plans.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads, Manages, and is accountable for the Purchasing team and net results

• Manages Vendor relationships

• Management of Supplier contracts for procurement

• Acquisitions of all material required for business

• Interviews and selects appropriate vendors that can meet organizational needs and expectations

• Develops and maintains a positive "win/win" supplier relationship

• Utilizes a spectrum of strategic negotiation tactics and techniques to acquire products and materials considering optimum cost and quality factors

• Presents data regarding buy or make decisions

• Manages incoming material receivables and investigates issues and/or problems

• Integrates supply chain best practices and continuous improvement processes

• Establishes guidelines for purchase of supplies and commodities

• Perform other purchasing functions as required by corporate policy and department needs

• Conducts daily activities according to documented quality system procedures and work instructions

• Produces and maintains reports to track supply chain performance metrics

Accountability

• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices and timelines

• Coordinate internally to determine and manage inventory needs

• Develop, maintain and communicate meaningful KPI's

Required Skills and Experience

• BS/BA in Business, or similar degree, or equivalent experience

• 5 years minimum of related experience purchasing, preferably in a government environment

• Experience with ERP, production planning, and inventory management systems

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels both inside and outside the company

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to effectively follow projects through

• Previous experience leading a team

Preferred Software Experience

• Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Microsoft Access

• Emphasis Elite

• Emphasis Elite

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Buyers

Requirements Government Procurement, Procurement, Microsoft Excel

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