Procurement Manager - Hybrid

Job title : Procurement Manager
Location: Columbus IN
6 months contract on W2

Must-Have Skills

New Product Development / Technical Sourcing

• Supplier selection
• Product development support
• Cost, quality, and timeline management

Supplier Negotiation

• Vendor negotiations
• Supplier agreements and contracts

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Working with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers

Risk Management

• Identifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risks

Cost & Financial Experience

• Cost targets
• Should Cost analysis/tools
• Financial decision-making for sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Required Experience

5+ years of relevant experience

Experience is more important than the exact number of years

Ideal Candidate

Someone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.

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Summary: Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. Education/Experienceo Bachelors degree in finance or a related business field required o 10+ years finance related experience requiredo CPSM/CPPM/CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional)Responsibility levelo Exercises independent judgment with little to no direction from supervisorSkillso Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills (Required)o Expert ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data (Required)o Expert ability to accurately document and record customer/client information (Required)o Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback (Required)o Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing (Required)o Expert knowledge of supply chain management (Typically required)o Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel (Required)Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:o Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availabilityo Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures o Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies o Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales o Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers o Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy

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