Procurement Director

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Procurement & PurchasingProcurement Director

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement category to optimize business efficiency. Perform category management for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract performance, and compliance monitoring,

Requirements Summary

Relevant degree preferred. 7 or more years of experience with procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships and contract legal terms and conditions is required.

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Procurement & PurchasingProcurement Director

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

In this role, you will implement procurement strategies, from initial identification of procurement needs through delivery, for indirect goods and services. You will assist with execution of short-term and long-term strategies that align with the Company goals for reducing costs, managing risk and meeting company financial goals. You will negotiate, coordinate and assure that assigned indirect spend categories and services are purchased at the best possible cost. You will assess near-term and long-term plans to establish supplier priorities balanced with business needs; consult with management and other subject experts to develop alternative solutions, advise on options, risks, total cost of ownership and business impact.

Responsibilities

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Develop and implement category to optimize business efficiency.
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Perform category management for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract performance, and compliance monitoring, and risk management.
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Work with business partners in understanding the enterprise spend and identifying opportunities to increase quality and improve value for money.
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Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
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Maintain contractual and business relationships with vendors.
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Develop and maintain strong knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
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Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with vendors.
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Support procurement functions in Vizient’s ERP system as needed.

Requirements

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Relevant degree preferred.
7 or more years of experience with procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships and contract legal terms and conditions is required.
Experience presenting to and working with senior management is required.
Ability to think strategically and independently.
Experience with contract legal terms and conditions.
Possess strong project management, facilitation, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Ability to build strategic supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.