Procurement Manager - IT Sourcing
Atlanta, GA
Manufacturing Industry
A leading heavy manufacturing organization is currently seeking a skilled professional for a Procurement Manager role in Atlanta, GA. This organization is a leader in the industry and the role would allow for room for growth within the organization and exciting challenges for those looking to make the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure products and services are procured in the most cost and time efficient manner
- Conduct RFPs, sourcing projects, and strategic studies of various operational areas and vendors
- Work with IT stakeholders to define global delivery solutions to maximize the value of outsourcing service providers
- Manages supplier relationships and monitors contracts and compliance
- Negotiates and manages short and long-term IT contracts to ensure optimum cost and service
- Work cross functionally with other departments
- Works with key clients to develop IT category procurement strategies for various subcategories such as SaaS, Hardware, Software, Telecom, etc.
Key Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of experience in Procurement within the Manufacturing industry required
- Bachelor's Degree in related field is required
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ERP Software experience required
- Previous experience managing annual spend of $50M+