Sr. Procurement Manager
Company: The Judge Group
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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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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