Procurement Manager
Santa Monica, CA - USA
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Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop lead and execute procurement and sourcing strategies for assigned categories materials and services in alignment with business and Operations objectives.
Identify prioritize and deliver cost savings value creation and process improvement opportunities through strategic sourcing supplier negotiations specification optimization and demand management.
Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including supplier selection RFx processes commercial negotiations contract execution and implementation.
Establish and manage supplier relationship strategies to optimize performance improve service levels mitigate risk and support long-term business needs.
Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier performance delivery quality service and commercial issues; lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
Monitor supplier performance through KPIs scorecards business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders to understand business requirements influence decision-making and ensure procurement strategies support operational and financial goals.
Provide market intelligence category insights and supplier trends to support strategic planning and informed business decisions.
Lead procurement initiatives that reduce total supply chain costs optimize inventory positions improve lead times and increase service reliability.
Partner with Risk Management Quality Operations and Legal to identify and mitigate risks associated with suppliers materials and contracts.
Ensure commercial agreements and contracts accurately reflect negotiated terms service expectations pricing structures risk protections and compliance requirements.
Drive supplier development efforts to improve capabilities quality innovation and responsiveness.
Analyze spend data supplier performance data and procurement trends to identify opportunities and support strategic recommendations.
Develop reporting and dashboards to monitor savings category spend supplier performance contract compliance and procurement effectiveness.
Lead or support cross-functional projects related to procurement transformation system/process improvements and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies internal controls and applicable regulatory or contractual requirements.
Mentor coach and provide directions to procurement team members as applicable.
Manage team priorities workload and performance if direct reports are assigned.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Finance or a related field.
- 6 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing supply chain or a related area.
- Experience developing sourcing strategies managing supplier relationships and leading contract negotiations.
- Proven ability to manage procurement projects and drive results across multiple priorities.
- Experience leading teams or influencing cross-functional partners is a plus.
- Background in warehouse consumables and services procurement is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of procurement sourcing contracts supplier management and supply chain operations.
- Demonstrated success improving cost quality service and risk outcomes through strategic procurement initiatives.
- Ability to analyze data identify trends and make informed business recommendations.
- Experience solving operational and supplier challenges using structured problem-solving approaches.
- Skilled at building partnerships influencing stakeholders and collaborating across teams.
- Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills.
- Comfortable working with systems and tools such as SAP Ariba ERP/MRP platforms Excel or similar procurement technologies.
- Strong project management organizational and prioritization skills.
- Adaptable customer-focused and able to exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM PMP Lean Six Sigma SCOR or related credentials are a plus.
Additional Information :
This position is open to U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.
The base salary range for this position is $92000 to $138000 cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans 401k Match Family Leave PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Pet Legal and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)
Red Bull North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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