Procurement Manager

PROCUREMENT LEAD (Permanent)
Our client a locally owned company in WNY is looking to hire a Procurement Lead to join their team. This is position acts as the righthand person to the Director of Procurement (who is a great leader) and is an excellent opportunity with room for growth to Procurement Manager role.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daytoday procurement functions ensuring costeffective sourcing and purchasing of necessary goods and services
  
• Analyze market trends and identify areas to reduce costs
  
• Act as the liaison between buyers suppliers operations etc.
  
• Possibly manage 1015 members of the procurement team providing guidance and mentorship
  
• Manage procurement team providing guidance and mentorship
  
• Conduct investigations into and supplyrelated issues to determine the root cause and ensure resolutions are obtained
  
• Collaborate with Director of Procurement to develop new processes and procedures ensuring proper implementation by team members
  
• Provide educated datadriven recommendations to improve current supply chain and inventory management processes
  
• Travel to locations in WNY to assist with centralizing procurement processes and procedures by training buyers making presentations and leading by example
  
• Act as liaison for the Company with external vendors and customers building relationships and ensuring smooth transactions
  
• Build and negotiate contracts with suppliers
  
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible cost of goods
  
• Create reports and present to visually outline progress for Director and other executives
  
• Lead weekly purchasing meetings with buyers outlining any possible challenges and updating on progress
  
• Communicate effectively with all team members to ensure Company s operations run smoothly
  
• Complete special projects in a timely manner
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full time direct hire
  
• Position based at Buffalo NY location; however will have to travel to other locations in WNY to support procurement activities
  
• $70000 $90000 annually depending on experience
  
• Medical Dental HSA FSA retirement match PTO Paid holidays
  
• Bachelor s degree in business supply chain management or related
  
• Knowledge in automotives/mechanics a plus
  
• 3 years experience in Purchasing/Procurement
  
• Logistics Supply Chain Planning experience is a plus
  
• Strong computer skills Microsoft Office
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Selfmotivated
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;