TAKKION is launching a transformative development of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain. The Senior Manager of Purchasing & Procurement (P&P) will lead the strategic development design and execution of the D365 Purchasing module. This is a new leadership role responsible for building a procurement framework that drives visibility accountability and proactive cost management across the organization.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Lead the design and deployment of the Purchasing & Procurement module within D365 partnering with IT Finance Operations and project teams.
- Build and lead a P&P team responsible for:
- Creating purchase order workflows aligned with project and operational timelines.
- Publishing weekly PO-based cost forecasts and committed spends to project controllers.
- Managing vendors negotiating contracts and enforcing compliance with procurement policies.
- Driving costs out of our purchasing purchase cost optimization
- Develop a real-time PO commitment tracking process to enhance cost accounting visibility before invoices are received.
- Drive process improvements that integrate demand planning supplier performance tracking and D365 data analytics.
- Collaborate with Finance for cost tracking accrual alignment and budgeting.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls risk mitigation and audit readiness within procurement activities.
- Other duties as needed or assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
- 7 years of procurement and purchasing leadership experience.
- Hands-on experience with D365 Finance & Supply Chain or similar ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of project-based purchasing and job costing in industrial or energy sectors preferred.
- Proven leadership in standing up new systems or transformation initiatives.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to travel as required.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of are generally light and primarily aligned with office-based work unless visiting operational facilities/sites.
Specific requirements include:
- Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices
- Regular use of computers software systems and virtual communication platforms
- Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization
- Must be able to communicate effectively in person via phone and via email
- Ability to lift carry or move up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to move throughout the office and attend meetings onsite or virtually
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment as required
- Exposure to varying weather conditions including extreme heat cold rain and wind if on location
- May require occasional visits to field sites warehouses or vendor locations
- Occasional travel may be required
TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
TAKKION is launching a transformative development of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain. The Senior Manager of Purchasing & Procurement (P&P) will lead the strategic development design and execution of the D365 Purchasing module. This ...
TAKKION is launching a transformative development of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain. The Senior Manager of Purchasing & Procurement (P&P) will lead the strategic development design and execution of the D365 Purchasing module. This is a new leadership role responsible for building a procurement framework that drives visibility accountability and proactive cost management across the organization.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Lead the design and deployment of the Purchasing & Procurement module within D365 partnering with IT Finance Operations and project teams.
- Build and lead a P&P team responsible for:
- Creating purchase order workflows aligned with project and operational timelines.
- Publishing weekly PO-based cost forecasts and committed spends to project controllers.
- Managing vendors negotiating contracts and enforcing compliance with procurement policies.
- Driving costs out of our purchasing purchase cost optimization
- Develop a real-time PO commitment tracking process to enhance cost accounting visibility before invoices are received.
- Drive process improvements that integrate demand planning supplier performance tracking and D365 data analytics.
- Collaborate with Finance for cost tracking accrual alignment and budgeting.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls risk mitigation and audit readiness within procurement activities.
- Other duties as needed or assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
- 7 years of procurement and purchasing leadership experience.
- Hands-on experience with D365 Finance & Supply Chain or similar ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of project-based purchasing and job costing in industrial or energy sectors preferred.
- Proven leadership in standing up new systems or transformation initiatives.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to travel as required.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of are generally light and primarily aligned with office-based work unless visiting operational facilities/sites.
Specific requirements include:
- Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices
- Regular use of computers software systems and virtual communication platforms
- Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization
- Must be able to communicate effectively in person via phone and via email
- Ability to lift carry or move up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to move throughout the office and attend meetings onsite or virtually
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment as required
- Exposure to varying weather conditions including extreme heat cold rain and wind if on location
- May require occasional visits to field sites warehouses or vendor locations
- Occasional travel may be required
TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
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