Sr. Procurement Manager at The Judge Group Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $130,000.00 USD Annually - $160,000.00 USD Annually

Description:
Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager in Minneapolis, MN area!



Responsibilities:

• Establish business processes and department objectives


• Communicate with all management levels regarding initiatives and programs


• Evaluate crop reports, statistical supply demand data, price trends, and technical market factors from various sources for assigned commodities


• Direct a staff of Administrative Personnel and Procurement Managers (staff must have expert knowledge of ingredients, commodities, and packaging procurement for various divisions within the company)


• Responsible for 2 billion dollars' worth of annual purchases


• Ability to direct, mold and guide the activities of buyers and assistants relative to company initiatives


• Provide coverage for a large range of materials and services required for diverse operations


• Work with suppliers, trade groups and government agencies regarding purchases


• Develop lasting relationships with vital suppliers in order to be a leading customer


• Engage in cash purchases as well as hedging activities with the objective of keeping with established product quality standards while procuring items at the lowest cost


• Perform to the standards defined by the Procurement Director, while setting a positive example for others


• Ensure the department will meet all criteria set forth by the company


• Maintain all key internal and external relationships by ensuring appropriate business connections


• Guarantee the Procurement Team meets or exceeds financial goals set forth by the company


• Oversee and guide direct reports in the performance of all assigned duties


• Provide feedback to direct reports after completing performance reviews

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field


• 10 to 15 years procurement experience


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Must be able to communicate with all levels both internally and externally


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills (Process management or Quality Improvement Process skills are a plus)


• Strong negotiation skills; high level of diplomacy required


• Excellent computer literacy skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Business Objects, and Gateway


• Ability to manage in a team environment (delegate responsibility, supervise people)


• Exceptional attention to detail


• Above average planning and organizing skills


• Able to make decisions and implement changes; ability to take managed risks


• Previously managed over $250,000,000 budget


• Familiarity with RFX tools, processes and e-auction.


• Previously developed and executed buying strategies

Contact: jevans@judge.com


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