• Job Description

  Req#: 587530

  
  

  Procurement Manager

  Summary of duties:

  Purchasing spearheads the Information Technology purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.

  Procurement Manager is a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of your main priorities when carrying out this role. Additional responsibilities, leveraging negotiating skills, include supporting Accounts Receivable collections efforts from slow-paying customers.

  Procurement Responsibilities:

  • Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
  • Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
  • Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
  • Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
  • Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Creating purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
  • Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
  • Manage and communicate with employees through company’s ticketing system.
  • Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
  • Preparing procurement reports.
  • Collaborate with Warehouse function to optimize inventory ordering

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6 years prior procurement experience
  • 5+ years diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skill (or equivalent experience)
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills working with cross functional leadership team
  • Ability to think both strategically and tactically (from category strategy development to execution)

  Preferences

  • C.P.M. and/or CPIM certification desirable

  Work environment:

  • Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time.
  • Sitting, standing, and walking (95-100%)
  • Keyboarding (40-60%)
  • Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and cell phone requiring close vision (40-60%)
  • Lifting computers and other equipment.
  • Position may require some travel.

  Disclaimer:

  The information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

  Purple Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Principals Only

  
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• About the company

  Purple Communications provides accurate ASL interpreting services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing through leading VRS technology including P3 and SmartVP.

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