| Location | Madison, NJ |
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