What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at The Budd Group?
The Budd Group is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Procurement Manager to join our growing team! In this key role, you'll be instrumental in identifying significant cost-saving opportunities, implementing strategic procurement initiatives, and cultivating strong supplier relationships. If you're a proactive professional with exceptional negotiation skills and a deep understanding of procurement best practices, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do:As our Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for:
What You'll Do:As our Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for:
- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing agreements, optimizing value for The Budd Group.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and nurture collaborative relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams to drive mutual success.
- Cost Savings & Efficiency: Develop and execute innovative procurement strategies to identify and capture substantial cost-saving opportunities.
- Project Management: Effectively manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines in our fast-paced environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion adaptability, drive continuous improvement, and foster innovation within our procurement processes.
- Performance & Compliance: Monitor procurement spend, track key performance metrics, and ensure strict compliance with all recommended changes and standards.
- Achieve Objectives: Drive cost savings, operational efficiencies, and strategic objectives through best-in-class procurement practices.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is required. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) is highly desirable.
- Experience: 5 years of demonstrated experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain management, with a preference for experience in facility services.
- Service & Supplier Expertise: Proven experience working with service agreements, labor staffing, and effectively managing suppliers to elevate performance standards.
- Analytical Acumen: A strong background in analyzing purchasing data, pinpointing cost-saving opportunities, and successfully implementing procurement strategies.
- Business & Negotiation Skills: Exceptional business acumen coupled with strong negotiation capabilities.
- Procurement Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and contract management principles.
- Industry Awareness: Familiarity with industry trends, pricing dynamics, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Compliance: A solid understanding of purchasing policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Adaptability & Innovation: The ability to adapt to evolving business needs, drive continuous improvement, and foster innovation in procurement.
- Mindset: A proactive, results-driven mindset with a commitment to excellence, professionalism, and continuous learning.
- We are a God-honoring company of excellence
- PTO - Vacation, Sick Time, 9 Major Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, and 1 Volunteer day to go serve your community!!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
- HSA and FSA programs
- 401(k) - We Match
- Career Advancement
- Free Online Classes for professional and personal development available to ALL employees
- Free Mental Health and Financial Assistance Programs
- Pay on Demand Cash Back rewards program
- Classes to learn English or Spanish
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