Procurement Leader

PROCUREMENT LEADER (Permanent)
Our client local nonprofit in WNY is seeking a Procurement Leader to join their team. This position is open due to an upcoming retirement and is a great opportunity to have a direct impact on the organization. This role reports directly to the CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of vendor contracts from initial drafting and negotiation through renewal compliance oversight and final closeout
  
• Manage roughly 200 vendors at a time with around 30 that repeat often developing productive & professional relationships to ultimately favor the organization
  
• Remain up to date with legal/compliance guidelines & restrictions in order to effectively review/negotiate contracts
  
• Conduct strategic vendor selection while leading RFP & RFQ processes
  
• Regularly monitor vendor performance to ensure contract compliance
  
• Analyze data regarding purchasing trends spending etc. to identify cost saving opportunities
  
• Lead and mentor a small purchasing team providing guidance training and support as needed
  
• Utilize different technologies to improve workflows create automation opportunities and improve ERP optimization
  
• Ensure all contract documents vendor records insurance compliance paperwork etc. is up to date accurate and organized
  
• Build out purchasing workflows while utilizing Sage to streamline processes and increase effectiveness
  
• Analyze procurement policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement and ensure effective implementation and effectiveness
  
• Collaborate with various internal team members to enhance purchasing initiatives & support organizational objectives
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time direct hire
  
• 1^st shift; 100% In-office
  
• $70000 - $90000 annually depending on experience
  
• EXCELLENT benefits (company pays 100% of one of the healthcare premiums company pays 100% of dental premium 2 weeks vacation (may be negotiable) 15 paid holidays 3 personal days 8 sick days 6% match on retirement (eligible after 1 year; 100% vested immediately))
  
• Bachelors degree
  
• 5 years progressive strategic sourcing procurement vendor management or contract management experience
  
• Expert computer skills; work within ERP systems
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• 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: