What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Blue Yonder?
Scope
Blue Yonder is looking for a Procurement Manager to execute Blue Yonder’s procurement and sourcing process in partnership with business teams. The position requires utilizing project management and analytical skills to identify business needs, source and secure goods or services, evaluate the financial impact of the purchase and finalize the purchase through contract negotiations. This position has an initial focus in the Contingent Worker area but will expand to other areas in the organization over time.
Location: US-Remote with availability to travel up to 15% (Global & Domestic)
What You’ll Do
The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.
Benefits
At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:
Our Values
If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Blue Yonder is looking for a Procurement Manager to execute Blue Yonder’s procurement and sourcing process in partnership with business teams. The position requires utilizing project management and analytical skills to identify business needs, source and secure goods or services, evaluate the financial impact of the purchase and finalize the purchase through contract negotiations. This position has an initial focus in the Contingent Worker area but will expand to other areas in the organization over time.
Location: US-Remote with availability to travel up to 15% (Global & Domestic)
What You’ll Do
- Research procurement requirements using market research, engaging business owners, understanding company objectives and working other team members to ensure the application of good financial stewardship and common-sense decisioning to meet business needs
- Utilize experience in customer service, sourcing, procurement, and purchasing to engage external suppliers for the purpose of securing products and services
- Utilize financial analysis and basic business math to assist with understanding and reporting on the value of proposals, develop scorecards, rate terms, and identify deal points for business teams
- Demonstrate a competent understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions to guide business teams away from risk situations to favorable business scenarios
- Execute through experience and technical skills the act of negotiating competitive contracts for BLUE YONDER, that leverage costs savings and incentives that are favorable to the company
- Demonstrate the ability to give management updates or presentations on inflight or completed procurement projects highlighting critical business wins/losses, etc
- Using initiative identify and recommend process improvement strategies for the procurement team and potential stakeholders
- When required, lead team projects as well as assist with implementing new and innovative solution(s) for the procurement process
- Will be an integral part of the team helping to carry out company plans with a focus on transformation, and modernization of BY’s Culture and Processes
- Will participate in the creation of strategic plans as well as executing tactical implementations both independently and in coordination with supported teams
- Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Technical Management, Information Technology, Finance or other relevant fields from an accredited university is preferred
- A minimum of 5 years working in a business or corporate environment, with experience in sourcing, procurement, finance, purchasing, customer services, sales, project management and customer service engagement is preferred
- Familiarity with operating source-to-pay/procure-to-pay systems and software is a plus
- Intermediate understanding or comfort in reading and evaluating legal commercial terms
- Occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required from time to time
The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.
Benefits
At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401K with Matching
- Flexible Time Off
- Corporate Fitness Program
- A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more
Our Values
If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $92,000 - $97,000