Manager - Procurement

Summary

The Manager, Procurement & Project position is responsible for developing procurement strategies, overseeing the purchasing of goods and services for the organization, and leading the daily operations and personnel of the Purchasing Department. Duties include but are not limited to; facilitating and developing cross-functional vendor management process, analyzing spend data to develop negotiation opportunities, assisting in the refinement, and establishing performance goals and KPIs to measure savings and enable continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Primary Oversee current supply base and develop/mature future supply base to support the growing needs Develop and implement strategies for procuring and distributing goods or services Implement changes and develop processes to better procure goods and services, cost effective procuring process, and set policies guidelines Negotiation with vendors/suppliers to secure advantageous terms, finalize contract terms, budget forecast, and cost analysis Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals Manage projects related to cost optimization and goal to optimize margins for volume discounts, competitive pressure for procurement activities, i.e., prepare and analyze bids and RFP's for procurement of all goods and services
• Secondary Coordinate with Procurement Administrators to support day-to-day business needs Ensure alignment between strategic procurement initiatives for all GUS operations team and identify areas of improvements to continually drive performance and business results Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Responsible for maximizing the use of all the different tools in the ERP system to analyze trends to maintain a stead flow of the supply chain Ensure compliance and policies, ethics, and goals in engagement of vendors
• Tertiary Provide controls, oversight, and audit functions over supplier performance Liaise with the leadership with current supply base needs, provide initial escalation point for contractual issues with supply base Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business Manage performance and workload of staff Train staff and skills needed to enhance current skills for future growth

Compensation Range

$101,000 - $109,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Qualifications

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation, procurement, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and drive actions with cross-functional groups
• Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems
• Working knowledge of industry and market conditions, and carrier operations businesses required
• Working knowledge of contract management practices, tracking and managing data, contracts, and timelines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to adjust to meet business needs
• Individual must be a self-starter with ability to work with limited direction

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required
• 7 Years of Experience Required 10 Years of Experience Preferred
• 1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.