National Heritage Academies · 4 hours ago
Sr. Manager of Procurement
3850 Broadmoor Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNational Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. The Senior Manager of Procurement will lead the procurement team in developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives, managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a dynamic team of procurement professionals providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
Strategically develop and implement commodity/supply chain strategies to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization
Create an overall preferred vendor base which creates a competitive advantage, leveraging spend and technology
Maximize value from suppliers through negotiation, contracts, etc. Manage all activities that develop relationships with suppliers
Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise
Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for a defined set of procurement activities such as purchase order volume, commodity activity, and cost savings. Manage department performance to support purchasing requirements of the schools and Service Center
Stay abreast of market trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, or field related to this position
10 years Procurement experience, required
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent analytical abilities
Deep understanding of supply chain management principles
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of contract law and vendor management
Knowledge of and experience with large ERP systems (Oracle is preferred); proficiency in related procurement software and tools
Knowledge of AI and related procurement use cases
Preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Chain (CPSM), preferred
Prior supervisory experience, preferred
Company
National Heritage Academies
National Heritage Academies partners with local school boards to build and manage no-cost public charter schools.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Pater
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Spangler
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
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