Sr. Procurement Manager

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager in Minneapolis, MN area!Responsibilities:Establish business processes and department objectivesCommunicate with all management levels regarding initiatives and programsEvaluate crop reports, statistical supply demand data, price trends, and technical market factors from various sources for assigned commoditiesDirect a staff of Administrative Personnel and Procurement Managers (staff must have expert knowledge of ingredients, commodities, and packaging procurement for various divisions within the company)Responsible for 2 billion dollars' worth of annual purchasesAbility to direct, mold and guide the activities of buyers and assistants relative to company initiatives
Provide coverage for a large range of materials and services required for diverse operationsWork with suppliers, trade groups and government agencies regarding purchases
Develop lasting relationships with vital suppliers in order to be a leading customerEngage in cash purchases as well as hedging activities with the objective of keeping with established product quality standards while procuring items at the lowest costPerform to the standards defined by the Procurement Director, while setting a positive example for others Ensure the department will meet all criteria set forth by the companyMaintain all key internal and external relationships by ensuring appropriate business connectionsGuarantee the Procurement Team meets or exceeds financial goals set forth by the companyOversee and guide direct reports in the performance of all assigned dutiesProvide feedback to direct reports after completing performance reviews Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business management or related field10 to 15 years procurement experience Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to communicate with all levels both internally and externallyExcellent analytical and problem solving skills (Process management or Quality Improvement Process skills are a plus)Strong negotiation skills; high level of diplomacy requiredExcellent computer literacy skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Business Objects, and GatewayAbility to manage in a team environment (delegate responsibility, supervise people) Exceptional attention to detailAbove average planning and organizing skillsAble to make decisions and implement changes; ability to take managed risksPreviously managed over $250,000,000 budgetFamiliarity with RFX tools, processes and e-auction.Previously developed and executed buying strategies

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