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Blue Yonder · 11 hours ago

Procurement Manager

Coppell, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Yonder is seeking a Procurement Manager to execute their procurement and sourcing process in collaboration with business teams. The role involves utilizing project management and analytical skills to identify needs, source goods or services, and negotiate contracts, with an initial focus on the Contingent Worker area and expansion to other areas over time.

Computer Software

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Research procurement requirements using market research, engaging business owners, understanding company objectives and working other team members to ensure the application of good financial stewardship and common-sense decisioning to meet business needs

Utilize experience in customer service, sourcing, procurement, and purchasing to engage external suppliers for the purpose of securing products and services

Utilize financial analysis and basic business math to assist with understanding and reporting on the value of proposals, develop scorecards, rate terms, and identify deal points for business teams

Demonstrate a competent understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions to guide business teams away from risk situations to favorable business scenarios

Execute through experience and technical skills the act of negotiating competitive contracts for BLUE YONDER, that leverage costs savings and incentives that are favorable to the company

Demonstrate the ability to give management updates or presentations on inflight or completed procurement projects highlighting critical business wins/losses, etc

Using initiative identify and recommend process improvement strategies for the procurement team and potential stakeholders

When required, lead team projects as well as assist with implementing new and innovative solution(s) for the procurement process

Will be an integral part of the team helping to carry out company plans with a focus on transformation, and modernization of BY’s Culture and Processes

Will participate in the creation of strategic plans as well as executing tactical implementations both independently and in coordination with supported teams

Qualification

ProcurementContract NegotiationFinancial AnalysisSourcingProject ManagementCustomer ServiceProcess ImprovementLegal Terms EvaluationMarket ResearchPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Technical Management, Information Technology, Finance or other relevant fields from an accredited university

A minimum of 5 years working in a business or corporate environment, with experience in sourcing, procurement, finance, purchasing, customer services, sales, project management and customer service engagement

Demonstrate a competent understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions

Utilize financial analysis and basic business math to assist with understanding and reporting on the value of proposals

Demonstrate the ability to give management updates or presentations on inflight or completed procurement projects

Using initiative identify and recommend process improvement strategies for the procurement team and potential stakeholders

Will participate in the creation of strategic plans as well as executing tactical implementations both independently and in coordination with supported teams

Preferred

Familiarity with operating source-to-pay/procure-to-pay systems and software

Intermediate understanding or comfort in reading and evaluating legal commercial terms

Occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required from time to time

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

401K with Matching

Flexible Time Off

Corporate Fitness Program

A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

Company

Blue Yonder

Glassdoor4.2

Blue Yonder is the AI company for supply chain.

Founded in 1985

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

5001-10000 employees

https://blueyonder.com/

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