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BGIS · 1 month ago

Senior Purchasing Manager

BGIS ITS is a leading facility management company seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager in Hudson, FL. The role involves leading purchasing operations, managing procurement processes, and ensuring the organization has the necessary materials while building relationships with suppliers and overseeing estimating operations.

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Responsibilities

Select, develop and train purchasing and estimating team members
Define performance expectations and provide performance feedback
Recommend professional training and support team member career planning
Communicate company goals, policies, plans and priorities both formally and informally
Collaborate with team to define and communicate priorities
Partner with business leaders to define and communicate direct report priorities
Communicate with team to share information and best practices
Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned
Develop optimal supply and inventory levels that consistently provides quality materials at the lowest cost in a timely manner
Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and other procurement related documents
Ensure accurate, competitive, and timely preparation and delivery of customer estimates and proposals
Partner with operations, accounting, and other teams to identify the equipment and supplies required and ascertain effectiveness of the purchasing programs
Oversee management of tracking of incoming equipment, parts, and supplies by procurement team including streamlining of processes
Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with external and internal requirements
Analyze expenditure base to identify opportunities to reduce costs
Review parts pricing on bi-annual basis
Perform market analysis and recommend short and long-term sourcing strategies with defined risk/benefit analysis
Prepare letters, communications, and other updates for customers and external contacts
Direct creation and delivery of customer facing estimates and proposals
Establish and implement estimating standards, templates, and review processes to maintain consistency and quality
Develop and maintain standardized estimating tools, databases, and historical cost libraries to improve speed and accuracy
Audit customer estimates and track approved or dismissed estimates
Review and approve all large or high risk estimates before submission to customers
Ensure estimates include accurate labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, and overhead costs while remaining competitive and profitable
Track estimate-to-actual performance and conduct post project reviews with operations and estimating teams to refine future estimates
Collaborate with sales and operations leadership to align estimating strategy with business development goals and margin targets
Monitor estimating workload, turnaround times, and win-rate metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality equipment and supplies
Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers and establish sophisticated supplier agreements to obtain the best possible pricing
Synchronize all work functions with the purchasing department and vendors
Ensure all sourced product meets safety, health, and environment requirements

Qualification

Purchasing managementSupplier negotiationEstimating operationsMicrosoft Office SuiteProcurement softwarePeople leadershipMarket analysisCost reductionCognitive skillsTeam developmentRelationship buildingCommunication skillsProject management

Required

High School Graduate
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum 5 year's experience in purchasing or procurement related field with managerial responsibilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation skills and experience negotiating with suppliers
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
People Leadership skills to train and develop an efficient, productive, and motivated team
Relationship building expertise with internal and external key contacts
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability and willingness to travel
Current valid driver's license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement

Preferred

Experience leading or collaborating with estimating teams in facilities services, construction, HVAC, or building maintenance strongly preferred
Working knowledge of SharePoint and procurement software preferred
ISM and NAPM CPM or other certification preferred

Benefits

Health and wellness
Community involvement
Personal and professional development
Work/life balance

Company

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2019-03-11Acquired

Leadership Team

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Brian Fellows
Chief Commercial Officer
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Doug Wagner
HR Business Partner
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