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.
Keywords: Pinkerton, Ann Arbor , Procurement Manager (Hybrid), Executive , Ann Arbor, Michigan
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