Job Description :
Procurement Manager (Transformation / Shared Services) -
Procurement Manager (Transformation / Shared Services) Job Details
* Leads the development and execution of critical sourcing initiatives, adding value though their breadth of experience, expertise, and established networks.
* Develops and executes sourcing strategies in alignment with applicable market sector and commodity strategies.
* The role includes understanding the local business objectives and desired outcomes, engaging internal customers and building support for the initiatives, understanding options and risks associated with supply chain activities, building supplier relationships in order to achieve superior supplier performance, negotiating commercial terms to deliver best value solutions, and measuring / reporting the value delivered.
* Provide coaching and guidance on PSCM practice and procedures to other PSCM and non-PSCM staff.
* Working with the relevant market sector and commodity managers to implement sourcing processes to ensure delivery of business plans and market sector/commodity strategies.
* Developing sourcing strategies in alignment with applicable market sector / commodity strategies and specific business objectives.
* Understanding business requirements for third party goods and services.
* Developing and maintaining knowledge of relevant supply market places.
* Engaging the business and provide guidance on PSCM process and risk management.
* Managing supplier relationships, engagement and involvement.
* Leading the full sourcing process including, development of scope, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and contract execution.
* Providing on-going contract cost management and risk assessment.
* Championing and supporting the deployment of the appropriate purchase to pay solution.
* Ensuring the PSCM common processes are implemented, used and continually improved.
* Coaching less experienced PSCM staff.
* Participating in company networks, sharing information, best practices and lessons learned.
Procurement Manager (Transformation / Shared Services) Mandatory Skills
* Big 4 Procurement Transformation experience (5+ years
* 10+ years relevant experience
* SME in Procurement Transformation, and/or Shared Services.
* Practical experience with the full lifecycle of functional optimization, and shared services programs.
* Project Management experience working knowledge of project lifecycles, project and resource planning
* Change Management experience.
* Project planning and control.
* Status Tracking and Reporting
* PowerPoint and MS Project advanced skills.
* Ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
* A minimum of 8 years consulting and/or industry experience is required.
* Bachelor''s Degree minimum.
* Ability to travel 10%
Procurement Manager (Transformation / Shared Services) Start Date/Location
April 2018
Houston TX
Procurement Manager (Transformation / Shared Services) Assignment Length
9 Month Contract with possibility of being extended