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Interacts with company employees and suppliers to resolve issues. Works towards supporting the overall business by using goals to reduce cost, improve quality and order fulfillment by executing with proficiency the PO placement process. Executes processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement goals, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and / or program execution. view job details

Administers and coordinates activities and processes in the IT procurement function. Prepares RFI's and RFP's based on stakeholder and company requirements. Conducts sourcing activities to evaluate supplier pricing and offerings. Reviews contracts, terms, and service level agreements. Inputs and tracks procurement data. Facilitates the planning and coordination of equipment delivery, installations, upgrades, and changes. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in... view job details

Administers and coordinates activities and processes in the IT procurement function. Prepares RFI's and RFP's based on stakeholder and company requirements. Conducts sourcing activities to evaluate supplier pricing and offerings. Reviews contracts, terms, and service level agreements. Inputs and tracks procurement data. Facilitates the planning and coordination of equipment delivery, installations, upgrades, and changes. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to s... view job details

The Procurement Senior Manager maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Being a Procurement Senior Manager implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Collab... view job details

They call them the salt of the Earth; the people who spend their lives learning a specific labor, directly benefitting the public with effective service. There are all kinds of skilled laborers, many of whom choose to work at The Jim Beam Company – makers of the best-selling bourbon in the world. Meet Kevin Boone, Process Control Sr. Maintenance Supervisor at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. He works in one of the three principal Beam factories in the state, just twenty minutes outside Louisville. The history of the Beam brand dates back to 1795, when the first generation of the ... view article details

Q:  I am working on my associate degree with a double major in purchasing/business management. I have been a co-op student with the same company in the procurement department for a year and a half, and have just finished my co-op requirement. I really enjoy working in this field. I have a background in accounts payable, personnel, and office administration.The company doesn't have a position available for another buyer, only the co-op position. I keep hoping they will create one just for me, but that is unlikely. My purchasing manager is allowing me to stay as long as he is allowed to keep me.... view article details

Do Your Homework For our entire childhood, homework seemed like a chore or even punishment. 'OK class, take out your homework!''Go upstairs and do your homework!''You’re not watching any TV until you’ve finished your homework!'Aw, mom. But there’s a reason your parents and teachers insisted on this extra activity. When taken seriously, the extra work and practice prepares you to excel in a given task, be it algebra or literature.'Do your homework' is also the first thing any expert will tell you when preparing for a job interview or salary negotiation. Unfortunately, like an antsy tee... view article details

Higher education may be getting more expensive, but a college degree is necessary to compete for jobs in many industries. College should be healthy mix of passion and pragmatism, and it’s important to pursue the things you love while recognizing the fields that give you the best chance of finding a job upon graduation. According to research by CareerCast.com, here are the majors with the best career prospects. We also provided the median salaries of various jobs in each industry based on Salary.com data. 1) Accounting They say numbers don’t lie, but did you know they can also get you a job? T... view article details

Disintermediate. Recontextualize. Envisioneer. You’ve got to give business executives one thing: They love their jargon. Clinging to their buzzwords like Leo DiCaprio to a life raft, there are managers out there who seem to enjoy a squirt of dopamine every time they use a verb like architect (yes, as a verb!) or interface. Throw in some adjectives like constructivist, interdisciplinary, metacognitive or inquiry-centered, and then tack them on to nouns like bandwidth, convergence and methodologies and you’re well on your way to a minor stroke as you try to process the message lurking behind all... view article details

With remote work on the rise, companies aim to hire top talent no matter where they are. But how does location affect salaries for senior positions? Should you budget the same for entry-level and executive roles? This article examines how location influences pay across different levels of experience. You may be surprised to find that discounts often decrease for seasoned professionals. What Is Geographical Discounting? Geographical discounting adjusts salary offers for remote jobs depending on their locations. The company adjusts pay according to the location's living expenses. Some companies ... view blog & white papers details

A company's first executive hire sets the tone and agenda, attracting significant attention and expectations. How a startup's initial executive differs from an established firm's first C-suite hire reveals their contrasting priorities. While emerging players need operations gurus to build a foundation, legacy brands seek visionaries to spur innovation. Examining the contrasting choices in premier executive hires reveals how companies match roles with their growth stages and organizational culture. This analysis will showcase that a firm's first executive hire speaks volumes about its core valu... view blog & white papers details

This is a special episode featuring a roundtable discussion that includes the following Senior Consultants from Salary.com: Greg Wolf the Managing Principal of Salary.com's Consulting Practice, Rebecca Gorman a Principal of Compensation Consulting, Courtney LeCompte a VP of Compensation Consulting, Garry Straker a VP of Compensation Consulting, Eric McMillan a VP of Compensation Consulting, and Mara Marino a Senior Compensation Consultant. In this episode, Salary.com's Senior Consultants join David and Dwight for a roundtable discussion where each shares their predictions for 2024. October ... view blog & white papers details

Increase Your Knowledge in Compensation Step 1. Gather Relevant Work Experience Step 2. Enroll in a CCP Program Step 3. Continue Learning Are you interested in exploring a career in the field of compensation? Do you enjoy the challenge of crunching numbers in a spreadsheet and analyzing data to create a pay system that benefits employees and the organization? If yes, becoming a compensation specialist might be right for you! Organizations are investing in finding equitable ways to strengthen their compensation strategy for their workforce. As fair pay has a profound impact on productivity and ... view blog & white papers details

What is a broadbanding pay structure? This guide covers everything you need to know about broadbanding, from its definition to examples. What is a broadbanding pay structure? Broadbanding is a compensation structure that reduces the number of pay grades and widens salary ranges within each band, unlike traditional structures with many narrow pay grades. It combines similar job classifications into broader categories, which allows for more flexible compensation based on employees' contributions and skills in their role. Why broadbanding is important? Broadbanding is important because it offers ... view blog & white papers details