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Brother USA · 2 days ago

Senior Manager, Procurement

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Brother USA is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. The Senior Manager, Procurement leads strategic sourcing events and category plans for indirect categories, ensuring effective supplier partnerships and compliance with contract obligations.

Customer ServiceElectronicsPrinting

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and manage the execution of large, complex sourcing events within assigned categories, leveraging data, market intelligence, and business needs

Partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders (and EPMO where relevant) to ensure that RFPs/competitive events and negotiations are executed with proper time for executive alignment, proper negotiation and transition/change management

Accountable for developing an opportunity pipeline, and subsequently delivering savings to meet established targets

Develop all bid related materials for RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, reverse auctions, or any other strategy utilized

Lead all sourcing events, driving to established milestones, providing guidance to the teams, and ensuring ethical and fair execution

Develop negotiation strategies and execute high-stakes negotiations without sacrificing quality or performance

Guide, facilitate, and lead negotiations for the full variety of agreements and contracts within category including, but not limited to: Master Service Agreements, NDA, SOWs, purchase orders, term sheets, pricing schedules, etc

Ensure agreements and contracts reflect the needs of the business and mitigate business risks, and include total cost of ownership, suggested business terms and conditions to protect our interests and establish a foundation for a strong supplier relationship

Develop and execute change management plans to ensure the transition of suppliers, technologies and processes. Communicate effectively with internal and external teams to minimize disruption and maintain continuity

Manage the full contract lifecycle and guide the business throughout

Establish role as a key resource and trusted advisor for the category stakeholder

Maintain market, supply base, and market trends intelligence within the category

Regularly provide updates, insights, and evaluations to the stakeholder team

Perform spend and supplier analysis

Provide and drive the identification, understanding, and leverage of key cost drivers within the category

Proactively identify supplier risks and develop risk mitigation strategies including but not limited to business continuity plans

Use data and analytics to make informed decisions to access the financial implications and impact of procurement initiatives

Proactively manage all procurement processes, adhering to timelines established with business partners

Ensure adherence to all corporate procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards throughout procurement activities

Operationally work within a governance framework that promotes transparency, ethical practices, and risk mitigation

Reenforce the established standard utilization of tools and processes; drive procurement process and policy adherence

Effectively and efficiently use all technology tools and systems available

Drive utilization of preferred suppliers whenever possible

Provide financial transparency to the business related to purchasing commitments, as well as forecasted and delivered savings

Support and grow procurement programs such as Sustainability and Diversity

Enable and support a continuous improvement environment

Manage and develop key supplier relationships within the categories. Establish Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices in the areas of responsibility and drive Joint Business Planning with business critical suppliers

Monitor supplier performance via methods such as key metrics, KPIS, and contract compliance. Provide updates to relevant internal and external parties. Address issues as needed in conjunction with the business

Serve as a leader on the Procurement team assisting in the mentorship and development of a small team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

Identify development needs and create a plan to enhance skills and performance, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth

Align team with the broader company goals, ensuring efforts contribute to the overall success of the Procurement department and the company

Lead through influence cross-functionally, supporting and facilitating the maturation of Procurement and demonstrating the value and best practices value to the stakeholders

Qualification

Strategic sourcingCategory managementSupplier relationship managementData analysisCertified Purchasing ManagerCertified Professional in Supply ManagementSAP S4/HanaMicrosoft OfficeLean Six SigmaAnalytical skillsFinancial acumenSpanishLeadershipNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) Business, Supply Chain or related field

Minimum 8 years Experience working in a category management, strategic sourcing, and/or procurement role in a mid-to-large size company or consulting firm with knowledge dependent on assigned categories, such as: Operations & Commodities category (supply chain, transportation, warehouse operations, manufacturing, facilities, and materials); SaaS, IT, and Technology category

Minimum 3 years Managerial experience leading and mentoring team of procurement professionals

Deep understanding of end-to-end procurement lifecycle, procurement policies, practices, and regulations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong leadership and team management skills in domestic and international procurement operations

Strong knowledge of contract/PO terms and conditions

Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities; ability to think outside of the box

Impeccable attention to detail

Excellent organization and planning abilities and able to seamlessly coordinate multiple concurrent tasks

Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills using tact, professionalism and courtesy; ability to work well in a team environment

Strong financial acumen with working knowledge of financial principles, cost analysis, and financial implications of procurement decisions

Excellent oral and written communications skills with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all interactions

Excellent negotiation skills

Highly ethical

Strong influencing skills with the ability to align stakeholders across different functions through clear communication and well-supported recommendations