Senior Procurement Manager

Ref: AS3102447

Roswell, GA, USA

$105,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing Expert
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Supplier Relationship Builder

About the candidate

An experienced Senior Procurement Manager, our candidate brings over 7 years of specialized expertise in managing indirect spend categories across construction, IT, and marketing sectors. They are equipped with a strategic mindset and excellent negotiation skills, which they have successfully applied in various high-stakes environments to drive cost optimization and supplier performance. This individual excels in dynamic settings, leveraging strong analytical competencies to align procurement strategies with overarching business objectives.

Cross-functional collaboration is a hallmark of their professional approach, ensuring procurement decisions support and enhance corporate targets. Their career is marked by a history of achieving significant cost reductions and fostering robust supplier relationships that benefit organizational growth and efficiency.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction: Demonstrated history of successfully renegotiating supplier terms and streamlining procurement processes, evidenced by a 20% reduction in indirect spend at a regional retail company.
• Process Optimization: Expert in refining procurement methodologies to enhance efficiency and performance, leading to significant operational improvements and savings.
• Team Collaboration: Known for exceptional abilities in cross-functional team collaborations, ensuring procurement strategies are integrated smoothly with business goals.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Sourcing: Deep expertise in managing procurement for indirect categories, particularly adept at handling complex negotiations and optimizing supplier contracts in sectors such as construction, IT, and marketing.
• Contract Negotiation: Skilled in conducting thorough market analysis, leading RFP processes, and executing strategic negotiations that consistently bring about substantial cost savings and enhance supplier performance.
• Risk Management: Proven ability in identifying and mitigating risks associated with suppliers and contracts, thereby safeguarding company interests.