IT Procurement Manager jobs in Maryland

My client are looking to hire a Procurement Manager (IT) immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity in Hunt Valley, MD.

Role comes with:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) they also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for assigned categories and sub-categories within IT; development of category strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. Working with IT leadership team and IT organization to drive innovation and greater return for dollars invested in third parties Includes coordinating and leading strategy execution activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of Procurement for their categories globally. Leads the negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved.
• Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.
• Develops and documents in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers.
• Assists with make vs. buy decisions.
• Conduct formal presentations as well as coordinate & conduct supplier reviews.
• Participates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.
• Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.
• Lead cross functional teams to meet project objectives.
• $40-70MM spend responsibility.
• Direct impact on the business through responsibility for the quality of the tasks performed or services provided.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study
• 3-5 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
• 2 yrs project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects. Project management/process improvement.
• Proven experience and results on major cost savings initiatives.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories. Technical awareness in assigned categories.
• Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.
• Regular assessment and analysis of moderately complex business opportunities.
• Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA, or other equivalent Master's
• CPM or APICS certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $116,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person