Regional Procurement Manager
$109,950–$146,597 year
On-siteAllentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead procurement activities across goods, services, and Capital Expenditure in alignment with corporate strategy. Drive regional implementation of category strategies for most goods and services while ensuring small, one-off purchases are managed locally per policy. Negotiate and manage agreements delivering best total value regarding cost, service, quality, and risk. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, competitive bidding standards, and ethical practices. Lead S2P process improvements and digital tool adoption such as SAP and Ariba. Support supplier improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, cost, safety, and service. Act as the primary procurement partner to regional operations and capital project teams. Coach buyers and stakeholders on sourcing, negotiations, and contract management. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams supporting operational and capital initiatives. Travel as required to support plants, projects, and supplier engagements.
Required Qualifications
- University or college degree in a technical, economic, financial, business, or related field
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in procurement and contract management
- Experience with SAP Ariba and SAP procurement processes, including source of supply, purchasing info records, MRP, purchase orders, and contract management
- Experience with other ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience and/or interest in electronic bidding/e-auctions and E-procurement
- Strong negotiation skills
- The Position will be located at our Allentown, Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Office
- Travel as required to support plants, projects, and supplier engagements
Desired Qualifications
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) accreditation
- Experience within a manufacturing, production, and/or construction environment
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