Company Information

Our client is a global manufacturing leader across several high tech industries. The company is one of the world’s largest providers of advanced materials for emerging technologies.

Job Location

Northeast US

Highlights of the Procurement Manager Position

• This role will lead the procurement for one of the main companies growing Business Units.
• This person will be tasked with transforming the organization from a tactical to a more strategic one that will coincide with the overall company shift to a strategic procurement group.
• Opportunity is with an expanding business unit with global reach, and needs to get the proper Procurement policies, processes and metrics in place now to grow into an effective strategic resource.

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Our client is a global manufacturing leader across several high tech industries. The company is one of the world’s largest providers of advanced materials for emerging technologies.

Job Location

Midwest US

Highlights of the Director of Procurement Position

• This role will lead the procurement for one of the main companies largest Business Units.
• This person will be tasked with transforming the organization from a tactical to a more strategic one that will coincide with the overall company shift to a strategic procurement group.
• Opportunity is a stepping stone to other opportunities within the Business Unit and the larger corporate structure.

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Our client is a global manufacturing leader and Fortune 200 company in the Oil & Gas services industry. The company is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the deposit.

Job Location

Southwest US

Highlights of the Supply Chain Manager Position

• Leading an Oil & Gas offshore Supply Chain operation in support of a growing business unit.
• The right candidate will be able to execute across Procurement, Materials and Logistics operations, as well as develop a staff of Supervisors and support staff.
• Supply Chain organization allows for a lot of exposure and ability to move laterally and vertically.

Company Information

Our client is a global manufacturing leader and Fortune 200 company in the Oil & Gas services industry. The company is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the deposit.

Job Location

Southwest US

Highlights of the Procurement Specialist Position

• Supporting the manufacturing facility in the procurement of raw materials and services in the production of tools for a growing business unit.
• An opportunity to break into the Oil & Gas industry.

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Fortune 500 Company, named one of America’s most admired companies by Fortune Magazine

Job Location

Seattle, WA

Highlights of the Procurement Manager – Packaging Position

• Our client is transforming their procurement organization
• They have a strong need for a promotable procurement manager with 4-8 years of experience sourcing packaging and related categories
• Strong career advancement opportunities

Company Information

Fortune 500 eCommerce company

Job Location

San Jose, California

Highlights of the Senior Sourcing Manager Position

• Role focuses on Logistics
• Our client is building their sourcing organization and this is great opportunity to make an impact
• This role is open because the incumbent was promoted.  There are ample promotional opportunities both within procurement and other functions in the organization.

Company Information

Fortune 500 eCommerce company

Job Location

San Jose, California

Highlights of the Senior Sourcing Manager Position

• Role focuses on technology including software, hardware, telecom, and services
• Our client is building their sourcing organization and this is great opportunity to make an impact
• This role is open because the incumbent was promoted.  There are ample promotional opportunities both within procurement and other functions in the organization.

Company Information

Fortune 500 eCommerce company

Job Location

San Jose, California

Highlights of the Senior Sourcing Manager Position

• Role focuses on IT outsourcing
• Our client is building their sourcing organization and this is great opportunity to make an impact
• This role is open because the incumbent was promoted.  There are ample promotional opportunities both within procurement and other functions in the organization.

Highlights of the Procurement Leader Position

This is a unique opportunity for a procurement leader to transform a procurement organization for a multi-billion company.  The procurement group has historically been transactional in nature.  The candidate will set the procurement vision, build the team and execute the strategy with significant executive buy in.

Company Information

American Tower (NYSE: AMT) is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless and broadcast communication sites. Our global portfolio includes approximately 39,000 owned or managed sites and is experiencing steady growth. In addition to leasing space on towers, we provide customized collocation solutions through our Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) that support seamless in-building and outdoor wireless coverage.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, American Tower has local offices across the United States and in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ghana, India, Mexico, Peru, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Job Location

Northeast US

Key Responsibilities of Procurement Leader Position

• Responsible for developing key metrics to help maximize the efficiency of the Procurement, Vendor Compliance, and Fleet groups.
• Define and implement strategic sourcing methodology ensuring the integrity and objectivity of the process and introduces strategic thinking into a traditional transactional environment (e.g., analyze vendor landscape, reduce vendor fragmentation, perform in source / outsource analyses).  As applicable, implement benefit tracking capabilities.
• Execute complex sourcing transactions including development of bid documents, financial models, and evaluation methodologies and work closely with legal to conduct negotiations and paper agreements
• Partner with business owners to understand their specific procurement needs (both current and upcoming) to develop and execute the applicable sourcing strategies.  Provide sourcing intelligence to business owners formulating their operational strategies.
• Conduct periodic spend diagnostics to assess supplier  capabilities and opportunities to drive efficiencies
• Oversee the rollout of procurement initiatives across the organization (e.g.,  P-cards, contract labor, third party travel management)
• Implement efficient vendor qualification process that manages buyer risk while balancing speed-to-market requirements
• Create and document procurement policies and standards where needed and conduct training as required to ensure compliance
• Implement vendor management program for key relationships to ensure contract compliance, monitor trends, and support performance reporting to business owners; implement diversity spend program to ensure equal opportunities for diverse suppliers.  Track such spend as required to comply with government requirements and to support the pursuit of work with the federal government.
• Establish short and long term organizational objectives and delegate tasks to appropriate team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Work with senior management within the organization to expand procurement services to various groups within the Company.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budgets for the Procurement departments.  Monitor spending for adherence to budget, recommend variances as necessary.
• Develop relationships, manage expectations and communicate on an informal and formal basis with managers and senior executives across the organization.
• Modify or develop models, systems and databases for improving procurement procedures to meet the needs of the company.
• Create and propose process improvements within Procurement to ensure maximum efficiencies within the team.
• Recommend and implement procurement software to optimize work flow and increase productivity.
• Oversee the Client’s operational library and ensuring that there are ongoing comprehensive audits performed of legacy data.

Essential Qualifications and/or Requirements

• Excellent planning and organizational, communication (written & oral), presentation, problem solving / conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
• Strong management skills
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, unstructured environment
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with “can-do” attitude and excellent follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills with internal clients and external partners/stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to develop relationships with internal customers, contractors, vendors and direct staff
• Ability to use discretion and work with little supervision
• Have a working knowledge of safety and construction, the National Electric Code and appropriate building and zoning codes
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree in business or logistics
• Minimum 10 years of purchasing experience required
• Experience supervising a large team (approximately 25 employees) required

Desired Qualifications

• MBA preferred
• Experience working and coordinating with others in different geographic locations preferred

Highlights of the Director of Procurement Position

This is a great greenfield opportunity to build a strategic procurement group from the ground up.  The successful candidate will define the vision, build the team, and drive the strategy.

Company Information

Our client is one of the leading providers of independent retirement living.

Job Location

Portland, OR

Key Responsibilities of Director of Procurement Position

• Manages a team of Buyers.  The categories managed will include Marketing, IT, Travel, Capital, Corporate Services, Food, and Facilities Services.
• Drives tactical and strategic direction for team including, process improvements, cost reduction, strategic sourcing plans, supplier selection, negotiation planning, contract development, supplier performance management, and supply base optimization.
• Works closely with senior stakeholders, President, CFO, Global Sourcing team and business partners to ensure Strategic Sourcing is aligned and supporting business unit objectives as well Client company objectives.
• The position’s responsibility requires a partnership with the CIO and the Director of Capex.  Serves as the point of contact and will be directly involved in any initiatives that support the eCommerce team.  This will include regular updates to senior management on major sourcing opportunities and new business process improvements.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications and/or Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of eCommerce systems (OneSource and ePro).
• A minimum of 8 years of work related experience to include experience managing multiple sourcing areas including Corporate Services, Travel, Marketing, and Facilities Services.
• Work experience to include an advanced understanding of traditional purchasing best practices.
• Experience developing long range sourcing plans.
• Experience negotiating large purchase agreements and developing contracts.
• Extensive experience and ability to meet aggressive cost reduction targets.
• Demonstrated leadership experience to include experience in managing and mentoring sourcing professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with senior management and ability to influence and partner with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management skills, effective problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong integrity with highest level of ethical standards.