Procurement Manager (Hybrid)

Company: Pinkerton
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

We are as invested in your career as you are.As you navigate through these uncertain times, know that Pinkerton has been a stable, thriving corporation for over 170 years. As recognized leaders around the globe in the corporate risk management industry, you can rest assured that joining us now means moving to a future-looking company. We are here today, will be here tomorrow, and are a thriving community of over 2,000 risk management professionals.This is just one of the several exciting career opportunities that are currently available.Job Summary:The Procurement Manager will help Pinkerton build its global Procurement function by designing strategic and tactical policies and processes. The Manager will build relationships with our vendor base and work collaboratively to ensure compliance with the purchasing strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a person with solid experience in building the Procurement process and proven success in establishing and monitoring Procurement KPIs. This position will have a hybrid work schedule (in office/remote).Essential Functions:

• Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
  • Design and implement sourcing strategies and procurement plans to support Pinkerton Service delivery, corporate and client strategies and objectives.
    • Develop programs and strategies to improve supplier performance and relationships while creating a competitive advantage for Pinkerton.
      • Develop negotiation strategies for supplier contracts, work with inside counsel to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection and conduct negotiations to achieve the best possible outcome for Pinkerton.
        • Work with suppliers and have a process in place to measure effective performance, quality, and compliance.
          • Establish, develop, and maintain positive vendor relationships; oversee the identification, investigation, securing and monitoring of new supply sources; interview vendors regarding offerings, trade practices, and methods.
            • Manages the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals.
              • Works with internal and client stakeholders in establishing, managing, creating RFPs, and analyzing purchasing projects
                • Monitor service level agreements, key performance indicators, and other relevant aspects of the vendor performance, implement corrective action plans, as necessary.
                  • Collaborate with various internal stakeholders such as Legal, Finance, and Corporate to assist in the variety of activities surrounding vendor management.
                    • All other duties, as assigned.Education, Experience, and Certifications:5 or more years of experience in a similar role with a mid-large size organization. Bachelor's degree with Purchasing/Procurement certification (CPP or CPPM) preferred.Competencies:
                      • Balance of strong negotiation and relationship-building skills is a must
                      • Experience with spend analysis to develop a sourcing strategy
                      • Ability to demonstrate leadership in Strategic Sourcing Process
                      • Execution oriented, with a strong sense of urgency around tangible results
                      • Networking and influencing skills
                      • Project Management Skills - Ability to organize and execute tasks; manage multiple projects
                      • Effective decision making
                      • Well-developed communication and negotiation skills
                      • Strong time management, organizational, and presentation skills
                      • Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
                      • Ability to transfer knowledge to othersWorking Conditions:With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;
                        • Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
                        • Regular computer usage.
                        • Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers.
                        • Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
                        • Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
                        • Travel, as requiredPinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.

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