Summary

We are actively recruiting for a dynamic Professional Services Sourcing Manager to join our Purchasing team. This person will ensure the continuous flow of required, least total cost, professional services to support the company’s business objectives.

This position can be based at Corporate HQ or remote on the East Coast close to a large airport.

The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $126,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to company profitability by managing the sourcing of assigned categories on behalf of consolidated company requirements including professional services, temp labor, travel, and cafeterias
• Utilize sourcing and contract management processes and technology to develop RFx events, written supply agreements and other documents as required.
• Provide Technology support with regard to sourcing and contract management.
• Proactively develop cost, process and sustainability improvement projects and manage associated supply risk.
• Provide analysis of indirect spend categories to contribute to supplier performance management and contract compliance.
• Achieve customer satisfaction by ensuring that quality and availability of assigned materials and services meet and exceed internal and external requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships including qualification, collaboration, negotiation and performance.
• Assist internal customers in developing their strategies, budgets and initiatives and support their achievement.

Minimum Education and Experience

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field, and 5+ years related experience in a purchasing, supply chain or material management role. Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25%).

PREFERRED: CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification. Spend analysis, contract management, and supplier management skills.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.