Hybrid Procurement Manager en Good Sportsman Marketing LLC

Description

Come work for a company who thinks outside the box... that’s where you’ll find us! Beyond walls, windows, boxes and the norm. Come be a part of a team where WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT. A team that fosters and encourages creativity, resourcefulness, promoting from within, and a work-life balance. #IITFWI 

**Position is on-site in New Roads, LA or Dallas, TX, Monday - Friday**

Job Purpose:  

The Procurement Manager is responsible in sourcing products and services for the company. They will be creating a buying strategy that takes into account our company budget and necessary supplies and find the most suitable vendors. The Procurement Manager will ensure to acquire the most cost efficient suppliers, products and services while negotiating contracts.     

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Summary of Essential Job Duties:  

• Research suppliers and vendors that meet the goals of the company.                 
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.                 
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.                 
• Collect and analyze data to ensure the company is making the best decisions.                 
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.                 
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.                 
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.                 
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.                 
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.                 
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.                 
• Negotiate contracts and amendments with approved suppliers that are in alignment with GSM.                 
• Work with 3rd party tools to add value to RFQ/RFP programs.                 
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments to assure utilization of optimum supplier selections and mitigate negative impacts.                 
• Analyze market trends and develop strategic sourcing activities that support logistics plans.                 
• Work with internal representatives to manage supplier relationships, hold regular supplier review meetings, administer vendor metrics, and give input on operational efficiencies where needed.                 
• With the support of key stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams to obtain consensus for the strategy and successful operational implementation plans.                 
• Create analytical models and reports to document and validate supplier savings achieved from RFQs and special cost reductions.                 
• Develop, align and drives strategic projects to improve procurement processes, tools, and efficiencies.     

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Critical thinker by nature with great attention to detail
• Strategic ownership
• Proven effective and efficient management skills
• Analytical mindset

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 4-6 years of relevant experience (Supply Management field)