Procurement Manager - The Fountain Group

currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Procurement Manager for a prominent client of ours.  This position is located in ­­Frisco, TX. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Pay: $60-65/hour to start! 
• Assignment Length: 6 months with possibility of extension or conversion based on performance & budget. 
• Shift: Monday - Friday, standard shift, HYBRID ROLE. 
• Responsibilities include: 
  • Enable growth by supporting sales and marketing initiatives via fit-for-purpose sourcing strategies in each category. 
  • Assist on the design of a fit for purpose organization to ensure delivery of results with appropriate overheads for high ROI. 
  • Working within the supply management program, champion the sourcing process, develop strategies with defined plans for cost savings, risk assessment and mitigation, and build supplier strategy that effectively communicate both short and long-term tactics. 
  • Lead the development and execution of negotiation strategies with suppliers, including specific targets for pricing, service and quality. 
  • Manage supplier selection process and ensure supplier selections are based on sound selection criteria.
  • Continually identify and implement new opportunities for value capture. 
  • Work with legal to establish and execute optimal contract terms and conditions with suppliers, including tooling/capital equipment purchases as necessary. 
  • Provide rigorous analysis of spend data and market trends and dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives within designated spend categories. 
  • Drive change by proactively engaging stakeholders across the enterprise, gaining deep understanding of their functional strategies.
  • Maintain full compliance with financial controls and SOX reporting requirements.
  • Report on progress and value creation results to business stakeholders (budget holders), Finance and Procurement leadership team
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• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5+ years of procurement management experience, 
• Category Expertise in marketing related fields Preferred. 
• Competence in MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813-356-0046.
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