Jefferies Procurement Department is seeking a Senior Sourcing/Procurement Manager to provide greater consistency of purpose across all business divisions for all managed Categories of Spend. Procurement Managers will work closely with our Procurement Specialists and BPO Service Provider who manage Technology, Facilities, Consulting, and Training categories (and subcategories). Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and relationship management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. The work is fast paced, challenging and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure and changing priorities, tight deadlines, be adaptable and work both independently and as part of a team are essential traits of a successful candidate. A background in financial services is desirable, but procurement professionals with other industry experience will be considered.
Responsibilities include:
Liaising with key company employees to determine their product and service needs
Manage internal Client/Customer Relationships, improve customer satisfaction, meet established deadlines, promote procurement best practices, bidirectionally communicate forecasts, needs, and opportunities.
Procuring: Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management
Sourcing: Lead Sourcing Engagements (RFx, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Tactical Purchases)
Manage, Develop, and Stabilize Vendor Relationships to improve business efficiency and value.
Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
Complying with Governance, Policies and Procedures for risk management and mitigation knowing when to liaison and add the appropriate SMEs
Requirements:
8+ Years Procurement Experience across the entire Source to Pay cycle
3+ Years Team Management Experience
6+ Years Contract Negotiation Experience
Experience with Uniform Commercial Code Best Practices
Expertise negotiating and managing License Agreements, Equipment Lease Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and Service Level Agreements
Exceptional Tactical and Logistics Management Skills
Exceptional written and verbal Communication Skills with all levels of staff including C-Suite
Detail Oriented, Meticulous, Highly Organized, Focused, and Objective Driven Personality
High Ethical Standards
Proficient in Data Analysis
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Business Consulting and Services and Investment Banking
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