Senior Manager, IT Procurement at Softworld Inc

Job Title: Senior Manager, IT Procurement Job Location: Charlotte, NC, Hybrid 4 days a week onsite Onsite Requirements: IT Procurement Purchasing Microsoft Office products Job Description: Seeking a forward-thinking Sr. IT Procurement Manager with proven expertise in sourcing Information Technology and Warehouse Automation solutions. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in fast-paced environments and are driven to leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation. Key Accountabilities: Purchase materials and services, outside processed parts, components, tooling, and categories of items as assigned, ensuring lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved Maintain timely and accurate knowledge of assigned categories and maintain accurate up-to-date cost records and analysis of trends Generate and maintain accurate records according to established procedures for quotes, cost estimates, items, tooling, purchase orders, supplier performance, and commodity spend analysis, etc. Develop and implement local category strategies where applicable, participate and lead cross functional local teams as appropriate, provide a comprehensive review of: categories, supply base, cost drivers, market trends, supplier rationalization plans, supply positioning, sourcing strategies, and strategic actions Create and implement annual cost reduction strategies, including but not limited to: negotiate pricing ensuring the lowest price up-front, source new business per the approved commodity strategy, implement packaging and logistics improvements, etc. Identify potential commodity and/or supplier opportunity areas (e.g. standardization, supplier consolidation, new technologies, etc.), communicate potential opportunities internally and initiate activities to assemble appropriate resources to pursue opportunity areas Lead supplier development initiatives to drive continuous improvement in the supply base, including but not limited to: managing the supply base for a given commodity, focus on continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and value. Identify and develop suppliers with innovative technologies that reduce cost and increase our competitiveness Make periodic visits to suppliers, perform risk assessments, onsite surveys, periodic supplier performance reviews, supplier development plans, and resolve any invoice discrepancies Maintain, re-evaluate, and develop robust risk management systems to promote appropriate competition and ensure suppliers continuity Analyze, negotiate, and validate contracts and agreements and communicate appropriately with Legal Department for full approval Manage direct reports when applicable by providing daily feedback, guidance and positive coaching Other duties as assigned Qualifications, Experience and Skills: Bachelor's Degree required and relevant experience in Purchasing Certified or actively seeking certification in National Purchasing Management Association or similar 5+ years with direct IT procurement experience Ability to interact with personnel at all levels internally and externally Proficiency on computers, using Microsoft Office products, business intelligence, SAP and Oracle Fusion Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills - written and oral to deal with a wide range of customers-both internal and external Ability to travel 25% **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**