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Robert Half Procurement Manager in Springfield, Missouri
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager in Springfield, MO. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our procurement processes. You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Use ERP Solutions for better management of procurement processes. Requirements • Proven experience in a Procurement Manager role or similar position.
• Knowledge of '3M', 'CapEx', 'ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning', 'ERP Solutions', 'e-sourcing', 'About Time', 'Commodity Management', 'Cost Savings', 'Logistics', 'Materials Handling', and 'Global Supply Chain'.
• Strong understanding of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as an aptitude in reading the market.
• Proficiency in using software for managing procurement processes.
• Ability to strategize and negotiate with key business executives and stakeholders.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Excellent decision-making and strategic planning abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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