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Procurement Manager - Field Service
Aventiv TechnologiesPlano, TX, USjob_description.job_card.30_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionIdentify and build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, vendors, and legal ensuring high levels of performance and service delivery. Evaluate and monitor vendor performance through KPIs and metrics. Actively participate in contract negotiation and management, ensuring favorable terms, compliance with legal requirements, and cost-effective pricing. Strong alignment with Field Service team, providing clarity in timelines, vendor availability, while ensuring adherence to procurement processes and policies. Conduct market research to identify new vendors that comply with customer demands, such as minority / diverse vendors. Execute vendor selection process based on criteria such as quality, cost, and reliability. Identify vendor and customer risks and develop strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in project execution. Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and industry regulations. Prepare and present reports on vendor activities, savings, and supplier performance to senior management. Work closely with other departments (e.g., Finance, Operations, Legal) to ensure alignment with broader business objectives and smooth procurement operations. Full understanding of procurement processes, sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation. Knowledge of effective sourcing strategies, market research techniques, and vendor selection processes to identify the best suppliers. Familiarity with contract law, terms and conditions, and best practices for negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers. Understanding of financial management, budgeting for procurement, cost-saving strategies, and managing procurement expenses within budget constraints. Understanding of procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and industry standards, including ethical sourcing and environmental standards. Strong negotiation skills to secure the best deals, pricing, and terms with suppliers while maintaining positive supplier relationships. Ability to analyze procurement data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions that align with organizational objectives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including suppliers, internal teams, and senior management. Ability to resolve disputes or conflicts with suppliers or internal stakeholders in a professional and solution-focused manner. Ability to evaluate the total cost of ownership and identify cost-saving opportunities while balancing procurement goals and quality standards. Ability to respond quickly to changes in business priorities, market conditions, and adjusting strategies as needed. Ability to handle multiple procurement activities and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Review of budgets and regular meetings with stakeholders to develop a sourcing calendar. Lead execution of RFPs and other sourcing events. Act as the main point of contact for sourcing projects in the category, including the qualifications of new suppliers. Participate in value engineering projects to drive technical improvements within your categories. Supplier performance monitoring and development. Preparation of savings tracking and reporting for client leadership and stakeholder business units. Tracking and presentation of project statuses. Identify and problem-solve project risks / issues, escalating when necessary to resolve issues affecting our ability to deliver on client expectations. Develop internal client relationships; facilitate communication between client business units, internal stakeholders and suppliers. Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Present concise business cases and project read-outs to client C-suite leadership. Provide leadership to buyers within the category and ensure effective work breakdown structure across projects. High School diploma or GED 5+ years of experience in procurement with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or leadership role. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills. In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, budgeting, market analysis, and sourcing strategies. Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar systems). Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and decision-making abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines. Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in procurement. Experience in managing budgets and cost-saving initiatives. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. 5+ years of experience in sourcing & contracting goods and services. Ability to operate independently as well as interact with suppliers, and internal or client stakeholders at all organizational levels. Keen ability to deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so. Ability to understand and manage complicated operational details and communicate this clearly based on audience (client and / or internal partners). Analytically adept with the ability to interpret complex data for informed decision-making and to assess results. Proficient in MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel / financial analysis and planning. Proven ability to understand, manage, and negotiate contract business & commercial terms during the contracting process with both internal stakeholders and suppliers. Proven ability to build relationships, work well with people in a constantly changing environment, and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work. Customer-focused attitude with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels; Excellent client interfacing skills. Proven technical knowledge across some or all of the following procurement categories : IT, Facilities, and / or Corporate Services. Demonstrated success in managing suppliers, negotiating and managing high-value contracts. Previous experience in a services industry (e.g. professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing) is helpful. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment. Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel. 109,264.77 - $124,561.83 per year Health Insurance 401(k) Disability Life Insurance Paid Time Off Voluntary Benefits
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Job Purpose :
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the timely execution of field service installation at customer site at the best possible cost. This role requires a strong background in procurement strategies, vendor and team management, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
This position is hybrid but requires 3 days a week in the office.
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At Aventiv, our salary and benefits are designed to fit you as a whole person. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications to ensure your unique contributions are met with our most competitive offer.
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Aventiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
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