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As a Procurement Team Lead, you will play a critical role in managing the procurement process within an organization. You will be responsible for leading a team of buyers and contract specialists, fostering collaboration, and aligning efforts with organizational objectives, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. Reporting to the Manager, IT Procurement, this position requires a strategic mindset, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of vendor management and strategic sourcing principles.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and mentor a team of procurement specialists, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success within the infrastructure department.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the procurement team.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization within the procurement function.
- Oversee the management of relationships with vendors and suppliers and the procurement, maintenance, and refurbishment of IT hardware and software.
- Ensure vendor contracts and agreements are accurately documented, up-to-date, and renewed on time.
- Monitor vendor performance, identifying and reporting any issues to management.
- Facilitate negotiations with vendors to secure optimal pricing, contract terms, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet vendor and sourcing requirements, resolve issues, and address general procurement challenges.
- Provide integration and support for the procurement system used by the department.
- Review vendor and procurement invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Stay informed on industry trends and conduct research on new vendors and suppliers.
- Manage the engagement process for new vendors, coordinating with internal legal, GRC, and security teams.
- Maintain the entire purchase order cycle, ensure accurate data entry, and keep all records updated in the system for effective inventory management.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT, Security, Compliance, etc., to align efforts and achieve organizational goals.
What you'll need to be successful:
Must haves:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or a related field.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement and contract management principles and practices.
- Familiarity with the ServiceNow Platform.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Nice to haves:
- Familiarity working with IT ServiceDesk and ServiceNow Platforms
- Knowledge of different types of IT Hardware
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable processing as it relates to invoice reconciliation
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