Strategic Procurement Manager
Press Ganey Associates
- Chicago, IL
- $90,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Accountable for the development and ownership of Procurement Category Strategy
- Accountable for delivery of bought in goods and services at the lowest ultimate cost.
- Responsible for managing the Procurement process to meet audit and compliance requirements.
- Responsible for managing the relationship with internal customers to meet / exceed expectations.
- Responsible for the Identification and delivery of synergies and savings benefits across all businesses in PG Forsta
- Responsible for leading and coordinating of sourcing activities.
- Responsible for supplier relationship management processes.
- Accountable for clear communication of agreed strategy, purchasing updates, contract information.
- Responsible for planning, coordination and prioritization of support for all activities and projects.
- Responsible for ensuring the right contractual conditions are in place to manage PG Forsta risk.
- Customer: Key stakeholders, budget managers (Business Unit, Executive and Senior Management), Marketing and Sales Teams, CMO, COO.
- VP Procurement.
- Internal Suppliers: i.e. Legal, Audit, Insurance & Tax, Finance, IT.
- External Suppliers: Current and potential providers of goods, services and advice to PG Forsta.
- 10 years of International Procurement / Category Leadership Experience within Marketing and Sales Categories.
- Demonstrable experience of managing high value high complexity projects and/or Sourcing processes/negotiations: Marketing Tools, Sales Tools, Marketing Events and Hotels and Exhibition.
- Strong knowledge in Supplier Negotiation and Legal Contracts.
- Understanding of key change drivers and knowledge and experience of harnessing them to maximize delivery.
- Strong understanding of Marketing and Sales Procurement Markets in US and Europe.
- Strong working knowledge of assisting with the negotiation of large corporate event contract and performance measurement management techniques / supplier relationship management techniques.
- Proven track record of Leadership, prioritization and managing under pressure.
- Broad experience of building and leading Tenders and Negotiations.
- Ability to manage and analyze complex data under pressure.
- Understanding of Cultural Differences and ability to cultivate win/win solutions.
- Awareness of Change Management Techniques and conversion into effective delivery.
- Strong Communication.
- Excellent Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing ability.
- Strong Contracting Ability (10 years + experience).
- Graduate Caliber and CIPS/BME Qualified.
- Demonstrable record in Outsourcing methodologies and strong understanding of TUPE issues.