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Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

Under general guidance provide quantitative and qualitative analysis to support strategic procurement operations supplier management and sourcing strategies. Assist in planning and development activities related to procurement contract negotiations supplier performance evaluation cost optimization and risk management. Develop insights on budgetary allocations supplier capacity market trends and procurement technology systems to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decisionmaking. May perform certain operational activities on behalf of functional unit. Provide support development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal State and local regulations

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a demonstrated history of excellence in Category Management Strategic Sourcing and/or Operations and Logistics showcasing exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills.

• In support of disaster preparedness and mitigation continuously enhance the of the Category Management strategy for supplies & services working closely with the Director of Disaster to develop and refine a comprehensive Strategic Plan. This plan will be continually improved based on various insights gathered including but not limited to AfterAction Reviews (AARs) benchmarking procurement analytics to ensure effective preparedness and continuous improvement.
• During disaster response take a leadership role via coordinating staff resource support across multiple functions (e.g. Strategic Procurement Warehouse Operations & Shared Services/Operational Procurement) to ensure seamless coordination and management of 3rd Party Supplies and Services for Disaster Operations with the key focus on maintaining continuity of supply to prevent shortages of essential resources.
• Responsible for managing and reviewing business contracts as assigned for financial agreements such as company purchases rental agreements and business proposals. This role involves negotiating contract terms analyzing potential risks and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

JOB Description Responsibilities

• Provide program planning and category strategy support by conducting data analyses research benchmarking business assessments feasibility studies and trend evaluations and recommending solutions and best practices to address complex issues.
• Develop implement and maintain models and tools for complex analyses performance reporting budgeting and scheduling to support category initiatives and operations.
• Conduct and report on spend analytics performance metrics (e.g. cost savings risk mitigation dashboard) risk assessment resource allocations costbenefit variance impact and/or other ad hoc analyses.
• During Disaster response prepare and distribute regular (daily weekly etc. written status updates and reports on behalf of Strategic Procurement Disaster Warehousing Shared Services/Procurement to stakeholders keeping them informed of key procurement activities issues and performance metrics
• Track Disaster Supplies & Services category market conditions trends developing technologies/processes and suppliers capacity and capabilities.
• Develop/implement Supplier/Supply Risk Profile & Risk Summaries for Disaster Supplies &
• Drive YOY financial improvement risk mitigation and process improvement using Lean Six
• Serve as Strategic Procurement Liaison to National Headquarters Disaster Cycle services on national level disaster activity and other related strategic projects.
• Maintain and improve methods to identify and communicate marketplace expertise including market analysis supply risk competitive threats demand management trends internal purchasing behavior and pricing strategies
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures by effectively communicating policies to internal & external stakeholders and monitoring and managing compliance
• Prepare negotiate and review various company contracts
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies
• Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
• Maintain organized records of contracts and related documentation
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Required to work nights weekends and holidays during national level/large scale disaster response
• Education: Bachelors degree required
• Professional certification (e.g. CPM. CPSM CIRM CPIM etc. (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
• Strong problemsolving and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated program and/or project management experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to develop & deliver clear presentations and stakeholder communications
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills in analyzing data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (preferred)
• Solid business acumen coupled with solid understanding of business structures processes and information flow in a multibusiness unit organization
• Experience in working with various financial and Strategic Procurement systems (e.g. Oracle/Coupa etc. Proficiency in use of Personal computer Word spreadsheet applications and database applications

Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction state and Red Cross system

PAY INFORMATION: The annual salary range for this position is $85000 $95000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a missionbased organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

Medical Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

401K with up to 6 match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

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