Sr. Procurement Manager - Judge Group
Minneapolis, MN
About the Job
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $130,000.00 USD Annually - $160,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Contact: jevans@judge.com
Salary: $130,000.00 USD Annually - $160,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager in Minneapolis, MN area!
Responsibilities:
- Establish business processes and department objectives
- Communicate with all management levels regarding initiatives and programs
- Evaluate crop reports, statistical supply demand data, price trends, and technical market factors from various sources for assigned commodities
- Direct a staff of Administrative Personnel and Procurement Managers (staff must have expert knowledge of ingredients, commodities, and packaging procurement for various divisions within the company)
- Responsible for 2 billion dollars’ worth of annual purchases
- Ability to direct, mold and guide the activities of buyers and assistants relative to company initiatives
- Provide coverage for a large range of materials and services required for diverse operations
- Work with suppliers, trade groups and government agencies regarding purchases
- Develop lasting relationships with vital suppliers in order to be a leading customer
- Engage in cash purchases as well as hedging activities with the objective of keeping with established product quality standards while procuring items at the lowest cost
- Perform to the standards defined by the Procurement Director, while setting a positive example for others
- Ensure the department will meet all criteria set forth by the company
- Maintain all key internal and external relationships by ensuring appropriate business connections
- Guarantee the Procurement Team meets or exceeds financial goals set forth by the company
- Oversee and guide direct reports in the performance of all assigned duties
- Provide feedback to direct reports after completing performance reviews
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field
- 10 to 15 years procurement experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate with all levels both internally and externally
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills (Process management or Quality Improvement Process skills are a plus)
- Strong negotiation skills; high level of diplomacy required
- Excellent computer literacy skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Business Objects, and Gateway
- Ability to manage in a team environment (delegate responsibility, supervise people)
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Above average planning and organizing skills
- Able to make decisions and implement changes; ability to take managed risks
- Previously managed over $250,000,000 budget
- Familiarity with RFX tools, processes and e-auction.
- Previously developed and executed buying strategies
Contact: jevans@judge.com
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com
Source : Judge Group