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As a Procurement Team Lead, you will play a critical role in managing the procurement process within an organization. You will be responsible for leading a team of buyers and contract specialists, fostering collaboration, and aligning efforts with organizational objectives, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. Reporting to the Manager, IT Procurement, this position requires a strategic mindset, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of vendor management and strategic sourcing principles.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and mentor a team of procurement specialists, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success within the infrastructure department.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the procurement team.
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization within the procurement function.
Oversee the management of relationships with vendors and suppliers and the procurement, maintenance, and refurbishment of IT hardware and software.
Ensure vendor contracts and agreements are accurately documented, up-to-date, and renewed on time.
Monitor vendor performance, identifying and reporting any issues to management.
Facilitate negotiations with vendors to secure optimal pricing, contract terms, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet vendor and sourcing requirements, resolve issues, and address general procurement challenges.
Provide integration and support for the procurement system used by the department.
Review vendor and procurement invoices and ensure timely payments.
Stay informed on industry trends and conduct research on new vendors and suppliers.
Manage the engagement process for new vendors, coordinating with internal legal, GRC, and security teams.
Maintain the entire purchase order cycle, ensure accurate data entry, and keep all records updated in the system for effective inventory management.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT, Security, Compliance, etc., to align efforts and achieve organizational goals.
Must Haves
What you'll need to be successful:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or a related field.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
In-depth knowledge of procurement and contract management principles and practices.
Familiarity with the ServiceNow Platform.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Nice To Haves
Familiarity working with IT ServiceDesk and ServiceNow Platforms
Knowledge of different types of IT Hardware
Knowledge of Accounts Payable processing as it relates to invoice reconciliation
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
In this role you may be exposed to adult content
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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