Lead procurement activities including vendor negotiations, contract and supplier performance management, category management for indirect spend, market and spend analysis, price audits, compliance reporting, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives to drive value and support sustainability goals.
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CSCS TXJob Summary
Responsible for contribution, execution and on-going management of the Corporate Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy.
Essential Job Duties
- Manage all related procurement functions including, but not limited to, vendor negotiations and contract management, supplier performance management, program management, product evaluations and standardization of purchasing policies.
- Create category management plans for indirect categories. Manage at least 5 spend categories.
- Research new and current goods and services related to each category managed for best-in-class value.
- Perform market research (financial and reputational) on all applicable suppliers to be the subject matter expert on what is possible and available.
- Utilize spend management data reports to drive value within the distribution system.
- Execute disciplined price audits that ensure that contracted deviated prices are appropriately invoiced through distribution networks.
- Develop and leverage best class practices in sourcing of supply chain partners (distributors and manufacturers).
- Manage vendor and item compliance reporting that documents vendor contracts for service, quality, deviated pricing, and the collection of rebates and allowances.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that support and influence alignment with the organization’s sustainability mission/goals.
- Partner with and support both internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and tactics that achieve stated goals while maintaining Caliber’s standards and financial requirements. Other duties as assigned
Skill/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skills
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in procurement function
- Tenured negotiation skills and RFP management. Strong knowledge of related industry operating costs, procurement methods, and pricing practices.
- Good working knowledge of industry-standard analytical tools and processes.
- Respects a thoughtful, structured approach in planning and decision making while demonstrating an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Seeks to understand the customer experience; approaches business decisions from the perspective of the customer.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Enthusiastic, flexible, team player with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Excellent presentation and influencing skills.
Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.
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