Partnership Procurement Manager

What You'll Do Ensure products and services are aligned with partnership strategy and purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner. This includes evaluating contracts and vendors and serving as a mediator between vendors and IMA Work to identify opportunities to reduce expenses, consolidate services, and achieve greater leverage through vendor opportunities Help shape IMA procurement standards for vendor management and roll out these standards as they are defined and approved Provide assistance and guidance to user departments regarding the clarification of purchasing policies, procedures, practices; advises user groups of correct methodologies to be employed May conduct, analyze and award competitive bids (RFQ, RFI and RFP) Execute financial and management reporting for partnerships with careful attention to detail, thoughtful examination, insightful discussion, and accuracy Perform project/initiative, business case, and ad hoc scenario analyses to inform planning. Providing insight and recommendation as directed Contribute to special projects, as needed Manage relationships with senior business executives across the organization Support and demonstrate IMA's core values You Should Have: Bachelor's degree is required; MBA or related graduate degree is preferred Two to five years of experience in a procurement, vendor management or related field is preferred Strong negotiation skills; ability to negotiate with internal and external (vendor) stakeholders to achieve the best solutions for IMA technology Ability to manage multitask operations/projects and work in a fast-paced environment Excellent analytical skills Ability to view situations in an objective or critical manner and choose the best solution accordingly Use brainstorming techniques to create a variety of solutions, thinking outside the box when necessary Execute strategy through others to create alignment, a positive mindset and build capability in people and collaborate effectively with others Lead processes, understand the business, including its critical interdependencies, and the short and long-term trade-offs of decisions Compensation & Benefits Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following: Annual Performance Bonus Stock Purchase Medical Plans Prescription Drugs Dental Vision Family Assistance Program FSA HSA Pre-Tax Parking Plan 401(k) Life/AD&D Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Long Term Care Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Business Travel Accident Identity Theft Paid Time Off Flexible Work Options Paid Holidays Sabbatical Gift Matching Health Club Reimbursement Personal and Professional Development In addition to our robust benefits package, the hiring range for this position is $85,000 - $126,000. While this is the targeted range, final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Why Join IMA? We've built a reputation for putting our associates first. What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing. We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team. We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we're big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly. We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry. 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces Denver Business Journal's Best Places to Work Connecticut Top Work Places Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Companies Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies Kansas City Business Journal's Best Places to Work Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington's Best Workplaces Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work, 1 in extra-large category Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work Alaska Journal of Commerce's Best Workplaces in Alaska Wichita Business Journal's Fastest Growing Companies List Employment Type: Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr