Manager Procurement - IT

Bentonville, Arkansas Permanent USD120,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for the regional strategies and procurement of all hardware, software, network equipment, telecom and services.
  • Strategic Sourcing position with a Fortune 500 Company
  • Opportunities for career growth

About Our Client

Fortune 500 Company

Job Description

    • Lead cross-functional teams through a disciplined sourcing and project management process to support procurement, operations and key business objectives.
    • Identify and implement best in class sourcing strategy and practices which support continuity of supply, quality, cost and business requirements.
    • Directs and conducts market analysis for all historical and potential future category purchases. Assesses the ability of the category strategy to satisfy the volume, quality, performance and total delivered cost requirements.
    • Apply sourcing methodologies to develop negotiating strategies that enable effective negotiations, vendor management and process improvement.
    • Analyze pricing, vendor stability, and proposals to ensure a fair, ethical and level playing field.
    • Manage and optimize supplier performance including contract compliance, continuous improvement, innovations, and reduction in total cost of ownership.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to negotiate key contracts, consult on indirect spend strategy and resolve issues and mitigate risk.
    • Ensure all spend in commodity area is under Procurement management.
    • Maintain knowledge of current business unit trends, vendor capabilities and changes within the industry landscape for traditional and emerging solutions.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • BA in Supply Chain Management (Procurement), Business Administration or equivalent industry experience in Procurement
  • 6+ years' experience in procurement related roles
  • Category Management & Strategic Sourcing experience is a must
  • Experience with IT sourcing is required
  • Ability to create, develop, define, challenge and execute procurement strategies
  • Skilled in ERP system usage, specifically SAP

What's on Offer

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Contact
Gail Ireland
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6546025

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Indirect Procurement
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Bentonville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gail Ireland
Job Reference
JN-092024-6546025