Procurement Manager Job at Omni Inclusive, Lake Elmo, MN

  • Omni Inclusive
  • Lake Elmo, MN

Job Description

Job Title

Essential Functions

Negotiate best-in-class commercial transactions to maximize value and minimize risks with heavy emphasis in technology transactions

Lead negotiation with vendors and perform financial analysis.

Primary point of contact between internal business partners, internal legal counsel, and third party vendor, in a competitive setting.

Conduct market research (i.e., alternatives and pricing) Collaborate with business leaders to confirm requirements and priorities.

Facilitate the request for proposal (RFP) process with vendors, business subject matter experts, and participate in vendor presentations and evaluation.

Manage all hardware/software/service renewals and terminations. Negotiate to reduce termination liabilities.

Understand contract provisions sufficiently to handle routine inquiries regarding terms, obligations, and renewal/termination options.

Understand and identify triggers for when to escalate and collaborate with internal legal and risk management teams.

Maintain procurement policies and guidelines and enforce governance. Working manager also manages the sourcing staff to ensure the P2P process is timely and efficiently.

Partner and collaborate across organization to develop and deploy supplier diversity program

Requirements

Combination of education and experience generally acquired through the attainment of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and 8 years experience.

At least 7 years experience in a progressively-responsible, strategic procurement role, with demonstrated leadership skills

Technology and/or financial services experience preferred

Client, APICS or CIPS certification preferred but not required

Qualifications

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with internal and external customers

Ability to present a professional image and demeanor to internal and external customers

Interact constructively and effectively with all constituencies and work collaboratively toward a common goal

Communicate effectively with clients and groups of employees in order to build and maintain positive relationships

Ability to effectively present information and response to questions from groups of employees, managers, and/or customers

Multi-task and maintain an optimistic outlook in a fast-paced work environment

Accept and implement changes with processes, people, and circumstances exhibiting a positive approach to each situation

Provide exceptional service to all customers and personalize interactions

Interpret and carry out objectives furnished in written or oral form and a demonstrated commitment to act within industry standards

Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure guidelines and manuals

Operate standard office equipment

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office

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