Sr Manager Procurement - Madison, NJ/NYC

Position Purpose: To be successful in this position, experience with procurement and the ability to interpret, review and negotiate contracts. Communication skills, oral & written, is absolutely required, as well as the ability to foster strong relationships coupled with excellent customer service skills. A strong commitment to deliver results, managing deadlines, attention to details, customer service focus, and the willingness/enthusiasm for accepting responsibility and accountability are required. Key Job Activities: - Manage the entire procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and order fulfillment - Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers - Responsible for working with procurement business partners leadership to align category management vision with procurement priorities - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and specifications for procurement needs - Analyze procurement data to identify trends, track savings, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) - Source intelligence to create category deep dives and strategic recommendations - Consistently deliver a balance of analytical rigor and storytelling in every single output and communication, always being prepared to convey insights and influence with a strong point of view - Ensure the procurement process and policies are applied. Partner with the business stakeholders to identify and coordinate purchases. - Initiate and complete transactions in systems such as ServiceNow and Coupa. Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications. - Advise the business / function on procurement policies, processes and best practice, providing support as required. - Administer procurement systems and perform spend analytics as required. - Manage the procurement lifecycle (RFI/P/Q, Renewal Process) for the specific business unit or sourcing category. - Communicate information to manager, team members, project managers, and suppliers by telephone, in written form, or e-mail. Qualifications: - In-depth procurement category knowledge (IT, Marketing) - Experience with Procure-to-Pay system a must. Coupa preferred. - Min. 7 years purchasing experience, including interaction with purchasing and contract systems - Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M. - Strong sense of ownership and responsibility - Excellent MS Office application (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook) and reporting skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Highly analytical - Ability to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledge - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act independently - Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues/customers - Ability to manage deadlines and service levels in a transactional environment - Strong attention to details - Ability to manage a complex workload - Bachelor's degree required

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