38 applicants

Company

Press Ganey · 20 hours ago

Strategic Procurement Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Accountable for the development and ownership of Procurement Category Strategy

Accountable for delivery of bought in goods and services at the lowest ultimate cost.

Responsible for managing the Procurement process to meet audit and compliance requirements.

Responsible for managing the relationship with internal customers to meet / exceed expectations.

Responsible for the Identification and delivery of synergies and savings benefits across all businesses in PG Forsta

Responsible for leading and coordinating of sourcing activities.

Responsible for supplier relationship management processes.

Accountable for clear communication of agreed strategy, purchasing updates, contract information.

Responsible for planning, coordination and prioritization of support for all activities and projects.

Responsible for ensuring the right contractual conditions are in place to manage PG Forsta risk.

Qualification

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International Procurement ExperienceSupplier NegotiationStrategic SourcingCategory LeadershipContract ManagementChange Management TechniquesPerformance Measurement ManagementData AnalysisMarketing ToolsSales ToolsCIPS/BME QualifiedOutsourcing MethodologiesCultural Differences Awareness

Required

10 years of International Procurement / Category Leadership Experience within Marketing and Sales Categories.

Demonstrable experience of managing high value high complexity projects and/or Sourcing processes/negotiations: Marketing Tools, Sales Tools, Marketing Events and Hotels and Exhibition.

Strong knowledge in Supplier Negotiation and Legal Contracts.

Understanding of key change drivers and knowledge and experience of harnessing them to maximize delivery.

Strong understanding of Marketing and Sales Procurement Markets in US and Europe.

Strong working knowledge of assisting with the negotiation of large corporate event contract and performance measurement management techniques / supplier relationship management techniques.

Proven track record of Leadership, prioritization and managing under pressure.

Broad experience of building and leading Tenders and Negotiations.

Ability to manage and analyze complex data under pressure.

Understanding of Cultural Differences and ability to cultivate win/win solutions.

Awareness of Change Management Techniques and conversion into effective delivery.

Strong Communication.

Excellent Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing ability.

Strong Contracting Ability (10 years + experience).

Graduate Caliber and CIPS/BME Qualified.

Demonstrable record in Outsourcing methodologies and strong understanding of TUPE issues.