Position: Purchasing/ Procurement Manager
Duration: 11+ Months
Location: Raritan, NJ

Description:

Drive contracting process from initial request of budget through execution of contractual document to include updating contract tracking database and managing change order process as necessary.
May be responsible for leading cross-functional, multi-operating company teams through a comprehensive sourcing process.
Provide advice to business partners and others within Client related to signed agreements.
Must be able to develop interdependent partnerships with other sourcing and procurement groups, including but not limited to Finance.
Identify and select appropriate suppliers following departmental processes and manage specific external service provider (ESP) relationship(s).
Demonstrate value contribution through negotiated savings, competitive bidding, cycle times, etc.
Manage relationships with internal business partners as well as ESPs.
Lead/conduct contract negotiations on terms and conditions of high-risk, complex, and potentially long-term agreements, and escalate specific points of contention on legal issues to appropriate legal staff.
Work with Client Law department as necessary to review, analyze, negotiate and advise business partners on contractual terms and conditions in order to reach acceptable language.